Bothwell, TAS 7030 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bothwell is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7030, home to 499 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northern Midlands local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 71 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 499
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,232 /week
- Median personal income
- $655 /week
- Median family income
- $1,577 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Central Highlands (Tas.)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South East
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $198 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $969
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Bothwell District High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
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 94.0% of the 268 resolvable premises in Bothwell. 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: 94.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 101 across the Central Highlands (Tas.) LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 46 other offences, 27 violent offences, 9 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bothwell?
Bothwell (TAS 7030) had 499 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Central Highlands (Tas.) local government area.
What is the median rent in Bothwell?
The median advertised rent in Bothwell is $198/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bothwell?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Bothwell covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bothwell District High School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bothwell?
Bothwell is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bothwell?
Across Central Highlands LGA, 101 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (46), violent (27), break-ins (9). 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 Bothwell?
In Bothwell, 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.
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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