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Taroona

TAS 7053 · Kingborough

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

63
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
44
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)
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Demographics

3,121
Population
47
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,845
vs NSW median-0.3%
Median taxable income (individual)$58,941/yr
vs national median ($59,576)≈ -1%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7053 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

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

96

Outstanding school access

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

54
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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

In suburb

  • Taroona Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1149
  • Taroona High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1119

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Fahan SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1154
  • Hobart CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1049
  • Mount Nelson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1107
  • Sandy Bay Infant SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1131
  • Waimea Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1135
  • St Michael's Collegiate School - Sports CampusCombined · Independent · 4.2km
  • The Hutchins SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1140
  • Kingston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1000
  • Kingston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1002
  • Mount Carmel CollegeCombined · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1077
  • Calvin Christian School - Secondary CampusSecondary · Independent · 5km
  • Calvin Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 1088

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

44
23Bus
CBD commute (est.)33 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate1.9% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ↓

Top local industries

Education & Training
19.2%
Health Care & Social Assistance
16.3%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
12.9%
Public Administration & Safety
11.5%
Retail Trade
5.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

21.8°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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
10 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3324 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (82/100, 2026-07-27)
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

47

Decent access

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

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
33
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

54

Some green space

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

7
Parks
11
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

32

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
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.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

8

Childcare desert

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

1
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 · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Home care providers

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

3
Christian3 in suburb
Total within 3km3
In this suburb3

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

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate-0.39%
Projected population 20413,699
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Kingborough

Bonnet HillData not available42transportKingston BeachData not available56transportKingstonData not available35transportBlackmans BayData not available44transportHuntingfieldData not available32transportHowdenData not available30transport

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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 1134 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.