Somerset

TAS 7322 · Waratah-Wynyard

4,067 (2021) → 4,079 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

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

4,067

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Somerset is a stable suburb in Waratah-Wynyard, TAS 7322, about 239km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Somerset are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 24/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Somerset has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

239.1 km

To Hobart CBD

2.8 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

4,067

Population

Median age

2.2

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,100

vs NSW median-40.5%

Bachelor degree or higher19.8%

Born in Australia85.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,536 / 6 / 114

Top countries of birth: England (3.27%), New Zealand (0.64%), Scotland (0.42%), Germany (0.32%), Philippines (0.3%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.2%), Thai (0.2%), German (0.17%), Mandarin (0.15%), Nepali (0.12%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 947 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Australian Christian College - BurnieCombined · IndependentICSEA 953
Somerset Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 940

Nearby (within 10km)

Burnie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 961
Cooee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 980
Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 937
Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 994
Marist Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 7.2kmICSEA 1008
Stella Maris Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.3kmICSEA 1032
North West Support SchoolCombined · Government · 8kmICSEA 930
North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government · 8km
Montello Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 905
Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 883
Parklands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 894
Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Secondary · Independent · 8.9km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

35Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

20.0°C

Summer max

12.8°C

Winter max

980mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

22 in suburbSupermarkets

44 in suburbCafes/Rest.

22 in suburbParks

22 in suburbPlaygrounds

0Pools

33 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

11 in suburbGPs

11 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

1212 in suburbSports fields

11 in suburbVets

Nearest beachFairlands Beach (2.9 km)

Nearest hospitalNorth West Regional Hospital (7.0 km)

Nearest vet3.2 km

Nearest airportBurnie/Wynyard (8.6 km)

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.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.98

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.

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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.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Family Day Care

Total services3

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.74

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.07%

Projected population 20414,129

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Somerset

How far is Somerset from Hobart CBD?

Somerset is about 239.1 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Somerset?

Somerset has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 947 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Somerset?

Somerset has a transport score of 24/100 and 35 bus stops.