Birchs Bay, TAS 7162 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Birchs Bay is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7162, home to 116 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kingborough local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 32 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population116
Median age56
Area8 km²
To CBD32 km
LGAKingborough

Demographics

Population
116
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$1,187 /week
Median personal income
$481 /week
Median family income
$1,437 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Kingborough
Statistical region (SA4)
South East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Woodbridge School Combined · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Birchs Bay, Channel Hwy at Gumpits Rd bus · 281 m
  • Birchs Bay, Channel Hwy opp Gumpits Rd bus · 309 m
  • Woodbridge, opp 3575 Channel Hwy bus · 875 m
  • Woodbridge, 3575 Channel Hwy bus · 888 m
  • Channel Hwy opp Woodbridge School bus · 992 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 5 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 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), 31.4 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 63 resolvable premises in Birchs Bay. 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: 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: 1,059 across the Kingborough LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 685 other offences, 149 violent offences, 51 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Birchs Bay?

Birchs Bay (TAS 7162) had 116 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Kingborough local government area.

What is the median rent in Birchs Bay?

The median advertised rent in Birchs Bay is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Birchs Bay?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Birchs Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Woodbridge School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Birchs Bay?

Birchs Bay is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Birchs Bay?

Across Kingborough LGA, 1,059 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (685), violent (149), vehicle theft (51). 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 Birchs Bay?

In Birchs Bay, 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 (31.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Birchs Bay?

6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Birchs Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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