Somerset
TAS 7322 · Waratah-Wynyard
4,067 (2021) → 4,079 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7322 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 947 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Australian Christian College - BurnieCombined · IndependentICSEA 979
- Somerset Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 926
Nearby (within 10km)
- Burnie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 951
- Cooee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 984
- Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 938
- Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 984
- Marist Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 7.2kmICSEA 1006
- Stella Maris Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.3kmICSEA 1024
- North West Support SchoolCombined · Government · 8kmICSEA 938
- North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government · 8km
- Montello Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 885
- Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 873
- Parklands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 885
- Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Secondary · Independent · 8.9km
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
StableSource: 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 953 (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.