Queenstown
TAS 7467 · West Coast
1,808 (2021) → 1,789 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Queenstown is a declining suburb in West Coast, TAS 7467, about 171km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Queenstown are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 9/100, and is about 18km inland. Queenstown has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7467 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.49%), New Zealand (1.49%), Philippines (0.61%), Germany (0.5%), Scotland (0.5%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.5%), German (0.5%), Nepali (0.22%), Spanish (0.17%), Thai (0.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 908 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 902
- Mountain Heights SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 893
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Queenstown
How far is Queenstown from Hobart CBD?
Queenstown is about 171.0 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Queenstown?
Queenstown has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 898 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Queenstown?
Queenstown has a transport score of 9/100 and 4 bus stops.