Taroona

TAS 7053 · Kingborough

3,121 (2021) → 3,073 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

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

3,121

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Taroona is a moderate growth suburb in Kingborough, TAS 7053, about 7km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Taroona are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 44/100, and is right by the coast. Taroona has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

7.0 km

To Hobart CBD

1.1 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

3,121

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,845

vs NSW median-0.3%

Bachelor degree or higher69.5%

Born in Australia73.0%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,155 / 8 / 30

Top countries of birth: England (6.38%), China (2.63%), USA (1.25%), Germany (1.15%), New Zealand (1.15%)

Top languages: Mandarin (3.14%), German (1.12%), Spanish (0.58%), French (0.51%), Greek (0.48%)

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

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1059 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Taroona Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
Taroona High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1114

Nearby (within 10km)

Fahan SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1145
Hobart CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1051
Mount Nelson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1115
Sandy Bay Infant SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1123
Waimea Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1146
St Michael's Collegiate School - Sports CampusCombined · Independent · 4.2km
The Hutchins SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1136
Kingston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 999
Kingston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 997
Mount Carmel CollegeCombined · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1071
Calvin Christian School - Secondary CampusSecondary · Independent · 5km
Calvin Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 1085

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

23Bus

CBD commute (est.)33 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

570mm

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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

33 in suburbCafes/Rest.

76 in suburbParks

33 in suburbPlaygrounds

6426 in suburbPools

00 in suburbGyms

22 in suburbDog parks

11 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

3324 in suburbSports fields

11 in suburbVets

Nearest beachHinsby Beach (1.1 km)

Nearest hospitalHobart Private Hospital (6.9 km)

Nearest vet700 m

Nearest airportHobart (18.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

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

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

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

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

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

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

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.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

OSHC

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.32

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate-0.39%

Projected population 20413,699

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Taroona

How far is Taroona from Hobart CBD?

Taroona is about 7.0 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Taroona?

Taroona has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1132 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Taroona?

Taroona has a transport score of 44/100 and 23 bus stops.