Cambridge, TAS 7170 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cambridge is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7170, home to 1,454 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Clarence local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 11 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$410 /wk
Population1,454
Median age41
Area49.3 km²
To CBD11 km
LGAClarence

Demographics

Population
1,454
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$2,048 /week
Median personal income
$983 /week
Median family income
$2,314 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Clarence
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$410 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Cambridge Primary School Primary · Government
  • Clarendon Vale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Warrane Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Cambridge Rd after Maxwells Rd bus · 153 m
  • Cambridge Rd before Maxwells Rd bus · 168 m
  • Richmond Rd after Kadina Rd bus · 399 m
  • Richmond Rd before Kadina Rd bus · 414 m
  • Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge Rd bus · 643 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 cafés
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 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), 10.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 59.2% of the 1,287 resolvable premises in Cambridge. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 59.2%
  • Fibre to the Building: 0.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 30.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 9.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%

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: 3,513 across the Clarence LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,200 other offences, 579 violent offences, 178 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cambridge?

Cambridge (TAS 7170) had 1,454 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Clarence local government area.

What is the median rent in Cambridge?

The median advertised rent in Cambridge is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cambridge?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cambridge covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cambridge Primary School (0.6 km), Clarendon Vale Primary School (5.9 km), Warrane Primary School (6.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cambridge?

Cambridge is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (59.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cambridge?

Across Clarence LGA, 3,513 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (2,200), violent (579), vehicle theft (178). 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 Cambridge?

In Cambridge, 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 (10.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Cambridge?

18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cambridge centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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