Austins Ferry, TAS 7011 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Austins Ferry is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7011, home to 2,395 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Derwent Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 13 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$364 /wk
Population2,395
Median age39
Area2.1 km²
To CBD13 km
LGAGlenorchy

Demographics

Population
2,395
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,625 /week
Median personal income
$762 /week
Median family income
$1,870 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Glenorchy
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$364 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Austins Ferry Primary School Primary · Government
  • Claremont College Secondary · Government
  • Windermere Primary School Primary · Government
  • Jrlf - Herdsmans Cove Primary School Primary · Government
  • Jrlf - East Derwent Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 49 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • St Virgil's College bus · 173 m
  • Main Rd at Arncliffe Rd bus · 197 m
  • Sunshine Rd before Eclipse Rd bus · 248 m
  • Main Rd opp St Virgil's College bus · 264 m
  • St Virgil's College, Main Rd bus · 268 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 12 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 27 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 supermarket
  • 10 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 13.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,295 resolvable premises in Austins Ferry. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,587 across the Glenorchy LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,355 other offences, 624 violent offences, 210 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Glenorchy — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Austins Ferry?

Austins Ferry (TAS 7011) had 2,395 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Glenorchy local government area.

What is the median rent in Austins Ferry?

The median advertised rent in Austins Ferry is $364/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Austins Ferry?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Austins Ferry covering government sectors. Nearest include: Austins Ferry Primary School (1.4 km), Claremont College (2.4 km), Windermere Primary School (3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Austins Ferry?

Austins Ferry is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Austins Ferry?

Across Glenorchy LGA, 3,587 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (2,355), violent (624), vehicle theft (210). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Austins Ferry?

In Austins Ferry, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (13.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Austins Ferry?

49 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Austins Ferry centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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