Saltwater River
TAS 7186 · Tasman
131 (2021) → 136 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Saltwater River is a moderate growth suburb in Tasman, TAS 7186, about 35km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Saltwater River are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Saltwater River has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (6.11%), Germany (2.29%)
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 920 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tasman District SchoolCombined · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 920
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Saltwater River
How far is Saltwater River from Hobart CBD?
Saltwater River is about 35.1 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Saltwater River?
Saltwater River has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Saltwater River?
Saltwater River has a transport score of 0/100.