Bagdad, TAS 7030 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bagdad is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7030, home to 1,482 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Northern Midlands local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 71 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,482
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,587 /week
- Median personal income
- $743 /week
- Median family income
- $1,698 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Southern Midlands
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South East
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,341
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Bagdad Primary School
- Kempton Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Midland Hwy opp Bagdad Roadhouse
- Bagdad Roadhouse, Midland Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 4 playgrounds
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), 71.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.5% of the 610 resolvable premises in Bagdad. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 216 across the Southern Midlands LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 21% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 83 other offences, 36 violent offences, 18 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bagdad?
Bagdad (TAS 7030) had 1,482 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Southern Midlands local government area.
What is the median rent in Bagdad?
The median advertised rent in Bagdad is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bagdad?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Bagdad covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bagdad Primary School (1.8 km), Kempton Primary School (8.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bagdad?
Bagdad is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bagdad?
Across Southern Midlands LGA, 216 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (83), violent (36), vehicle theft (18). 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 Bagdad?
In Bagdad, 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 (71.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bagdad?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bagdad centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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.
Additional sources for this profile:
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People — school site locations (theLIST)
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Hobart (Ellerslie Road)
- Department of State Growth Tasmania — GTFS schedule
- Tasmania Police Reporting Dashboard
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address