Beaconsfield, TAS 7270 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Beaconsfield is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7270, home to 1,362 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Latrobe (Tas.) local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 195 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$230 /wk
Population1,362
Median age46
Area87.7 km²
To CBD195 km
LGAWest Tamar

Demographics

Population
1,362
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$934 /week
Median personal income
$518 /week
Median family income
$1,293 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
West Tamar
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Bass
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$230 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$953
Rent share of household income
25%

Schools

  • Beaconsfield Primary School Primary · Government
  • Beaconsfield Primary (Ilfraville Kindergarten) Preschool · Government
  • South George Town Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Beaconsfield, Weld St before Crowther St bus · 230 m
  • Beaconsfield, Weld St after Crowther St bus · 233 m
  • Weld St opp Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre bus · 469 m
  • Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre, Weld St bus · 475 m
  • Beaconsfield, Weld St after Lewis St bus · 1085 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 9 parks and reserves
  • 3 supermarkets

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (21.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Devonport Airport, 14.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 50.4% of the 801 resolvable premises in Beaconsfield. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 34.5%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 50.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 14.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%

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: 628 across the West Tamar LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 229 other offences, 127 violent offences, 38 break-ins.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Beaconsfield?

Beaconsfield (TAS 7270) had 1,362 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the West Tamar local government area.

What is the median rent in Beaconsfield?

The median advertised rent in Beaconsfield is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Beaconsfield?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Beaconsfield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Beaconsfield Primary School (0.6 km), Beaconsfield Primary (Ilfraville Kindergarten) (5.7 km), South George Town Primary School (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Beaconsfield?

Beaconsfield is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (50.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Beaconsfield?

Across West Tamar LGA, 628 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (229), violent (127), break-ins (38). 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 Beaconsfield?

In Beaconsfield, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 16.7°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Devonport Airport weather station (14.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Beaconsfield?

6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Beaconsfield centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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