Cradoc, TAS 7109 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cradoc is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7109, home to 456 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Derwent Valley local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population456
Median age48
Area20.9 km²
To CBD100 km
LGAHuon Valley

Demographics

Population
456
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,333 /week
Median personal income
$638 /week
Median family income
$1,593 /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
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,554
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Franklin Primary School Primary · Government
  • Cygnet Primary School Primary · Government
  • Huonville High School Secondary · Government

Transport

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

Closest stops:

  • Channel Hwy opp Cradoc Park bus · 59 m
  • Cradoc Park, Channel Hwy bus · 81 m
  • Cradoc, Channel Hwy opp Cygnet Coast Rd bus · 894 m
  • Cradoc, Channel Hwy at Cygnet Coast Rd bus · 903 m
  • Cradoc, Channel Hwy opp Cradoc Hill Rd bus · 1003 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 7 parks and reserves
  • 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), 100.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.1% of the 222 resolvable premises in Cradoc. 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: 99.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%

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 Cradoc?

Cradoc (TAS 7109) had 456 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Huon Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Cradoc?

The median advertised rent in Cradoc is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cradoc?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cradoc covering government sectors. Nearest include: Franklin Primary School (3 km), Cygnet Primary School (6.5 km), Huonville High School (9.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cradoc?

Cradoc is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cradoc?

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 Cradoc?

In Cradoc, 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 (100 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Cradoc?

6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cradoc 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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