Boomer Bay, TAS 7177 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Boomer Bay is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7177, home to 117 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tasman local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 53 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 117
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,187 /week
- Median personal income
- $657 /week
- Median family income
- $1,812 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sorell
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hobart
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Dunalley Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Copping, Arthur Hwy at Boomer Rd
- Copping, Arthur Hwy opp Boomer Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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), 52.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.9% of the 94 resolvable premises in Boomer 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: 97.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 452 across the Sorell LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 381 other offences, 96 violent offences, 23 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boomer Bay?
Boomer Bay (TAS 7177) had 117 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Sorell local government area.
What is the median rent in Boomer Bay?
The median advertised rent in Boomer Bay is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Boomer Bay?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Boomer Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dunalley Primary School (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Boomer Bay?
Boomer Bay is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Boomer Bay?
Across Sorell LGA, 452 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (381), violent (96), vehicle theft (23). 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 Boomer Bay?
In Boomer 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 (52.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Boomer Bay?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Boomer Bay centroid. 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