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
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 915
- St Peter Chanel Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 887
- Smithton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 874
- Smithton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 852
Nearby (within 10km)
- Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 895
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
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
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 882 (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.