Strahan
TAS 7468 · West Coast
697 (2021) → 690 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Strahan is a declining suburb in West Coast, TAS 7468, about 179km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Strahan are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 9/100, and is right by the coast. Strahan has an overall score of 34/100, 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: England (2.58%), Nepal (1.87%), Sri Lanka (1.15%), New Zealand (1%), South Africa (0.86%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.87%), Sinhal (1.72%), Hindi (0.57%), Punjabi (0.57%), Mandarin (0.43%)
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 960 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Strahan Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 960
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
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
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Strahan
How far is Strahan from Hobart CBD?
Strahan is about 178.6 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Strahan?
Strahan has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 960 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Strahan?
Strahan has a transport score of 9/100 and 8 bus stops.