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Perth

TAS 7300 · Northern Midlands

3,472 (2021)3,609 est. (2025) · Stable

34
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,472
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
16
Transport score

Perth is a stable suburb in Northern Midlands, TAS 7300, about 142km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Perth are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 16/100, and is about 19km inland. Perth has an overall score of 34/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

141.9 km
To Hobart CBD
19.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

3,472
Population
39
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,449
vs NSW median-21.7%
Bachelor degree or higher21.4%
Born in Australia88.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,204 / 152 / 7

Top countries of birth: England (2.76%), New Zealand (1.21%), Netherlands (0.4%), Philippines (0.4%), China (0.29%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.37%), French (0.26%), Russian (0.17%), Tagalog (0.17%), Greek (0.09%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

18

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

3
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 959 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Perth Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 971

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Evandale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 981
  • Longford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 925

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

16
11Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C
Summer max
12.6°C
Winter max
660mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
44 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
22 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (18.4 km)
Nearest vet7.5 km
Nearest airportLaunceston (7.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

2

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
2
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

5

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

4
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

46

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.58
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

2

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.29

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.97%
Projected population 20413,773
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Perth

How far is Perth from Hobart CBD?

Perth is about 141.9 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Perth?

Perth has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 971 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Perth?

Perth has a transport score of 16/100 and 11 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.