Bicheno, TAS 7215 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bicheno is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7215, home to 1,049 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northern Midlands local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 101 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,049
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,030 /week
- Median personal income
- $631 /week
- Median family income
- $1,292 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Glamorgan-Spring Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South East
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,280
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Bicheno Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Bicheno Shops, Foster St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 9 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 54.8% of the 987 resolvable premises in Bicheno. 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: 38.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 54.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 190 across the Glamorgan-Spring Bay LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 126 other offences, 31 violent offences, 9 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bicheno?
Bicheno (TAS 7215) had 1,049 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Glamorgan-Spring Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Bicheno?
The median advertised rent in Bicheno is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bicheno?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Bicheno covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bicheno Primary School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bicheno?
Bicheno is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bicheno?
Across Glamorgan-Spring Bay LGA, 190 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (126), violent (31), vehicle theft (9). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Bicheno?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bicheno centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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.
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