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Sheffield

TAS 7306 · Kentish

1,602 (2021)1,631 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

32
Overall score

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

1,602
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
6
Transport score

Sheffield is a moderate growth suburb in Kentish, TAS 7306, about 185km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Sheffield are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 6/100, and is about 23km inland. Sheffield 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.

185.5 km
To Hobart CBD
23.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
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Demographics

1,602
Population
54
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$970
vs NSW median-47.6%
Median taxable income (individual)$47,943/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -20%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7306 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher21.4%
Born in Australia76.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse598 / 0 / 46

Top countries of birth: England (5.62%), New Zealand (1.19%), Scotland (0.69%), Netherlands (0.62%), China (0.44%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.5%), Vietnamese (0.37%), Nepali (0.31%), German (0.25%), Spanish (0.25%)

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

4

Few schools nearby

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

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

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 938 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Sheffield SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 921

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

6
1Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.6% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
12.5%
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
11.1%
Accommodation & Food Services
10.1%
Construction
9.4%
Manufacturing
8.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

21.0°C
Summer max
12.8°C
Winter max
1,000mm
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
66 in suburbCafes/Rest.
77 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
0Pools
11 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
22 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
44 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (82/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMersey Community Hospital (18.7 km)
Nearest vet930 m
Nearest airportDevonport (25.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

14

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
4
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

45

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

7
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
1
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

85

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
9
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
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

48

A few good options

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

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.62
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

30

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.62

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
46
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

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

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.45%
Projected population 20411,764
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Sheffield

How far is Sheffield from Hobart CBD?

Sheffield is about 185.5 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Sheffield?

Sheffield has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 921 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Sheffield?

Sheffield has a transport score of 6/100 and 1 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.