Castle Forbes Bay, TAS 7116 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Castle Forbes Bay is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7116, home to 176 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Central Highlands (Tas.) local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 48 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$290 /wk
Population176
Median age53
Area17 km²
To CBD48 km
LGAHuon Valley

Demographics

Population
176
Median age
53 years
Median household income
$1,221 /week
Median personal income
$537 /week
Median family income
$1,416 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Huon Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
South East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$290 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,220
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Geeveston Primary School Primary · Government
  • Franklin Primary School Primary · Government
  • Cygnet Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Castle Forbes Bay, Huon Hwy opp Castle Forbes Rd bus · 218 m
  • Castle Forbes Bay, Huon Hwy at Castle Forbes Rd bus · 269 m
  • Castle Forbes Bay, Huon Hwy at Crowthers Rd bus · 616 m
  • Castle Forbes Bay, Huon Hwy opp Crowthers Rd bus · 621 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 1 gym
  • 3 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 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), 47.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 98.9% of the 93 resolvable premises in Castle Forbes 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: 98.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%

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: 485 across the Huon Valley LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 364 other offences, 78 violent offences, 30 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Castle Forbes Bay?

Castle Forbes Bay (TAS 7116) had 176 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Huon Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Castle Forbes Bay?

The median advertised rent in Castle Forbes Bay is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Castle Forbes Bay?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Castle Forbes Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Geeveston Primary School (5.3 km), Franklin Primary School (6.2 km), Cygnet Primary School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Castle Forbes Bay?

Castle Forbes Bay is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Castle Forbes Bay?

Across Huon Valley LGA, 485 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (364), violent (78), vehicle theft (30). 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 Castle Forbes Bay?

In Castle Forbes 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 (47.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Castle Forbes Bay?

4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Castle Forbes Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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