Smithton
TAS 7330 · Circular Head
3,934 (2021) → 3,785 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Smithton is a declining suburb in Circular Head, TAS 7330, about 290km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Smithton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 5/100, and is right by the coast. Smithton 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 7330 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (1.93%), Pakistan (1.63%), England (1.19%), India (0.64%), China (0.41%)
Top languages: Urdu (1.53%), Mandarin (0.69%), Punjabi (0.28%), Sinhal (0.23%), Spanish (0.2%)
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 885 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Circular Head Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 903
- St Peter Chanel Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 889
- Smithton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 849
- Smithton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 847
Nearby (within 10km)
- Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 903
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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.
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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
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Smithton
How far is Smithton from Hobart CBD?
Smithton is about 290.1 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Smithton?
Smithton has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 872 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Smithton?
Smithton has a transport score of 5/100 and 1 bus stops.