Cressy, TAS 7302 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cressy is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7302, home to 1,149 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Meander Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 134 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$230 /wk
Population1,149
Median age38
Area589.5 km²
To CBD134 km
LGANorthern Midlands

Demographics

Population
1,149
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,300 /week
Median personal income
$751 /week
Median family income
$1,708 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Northern Midlands
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$230 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,200
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Cressy District High School Combined · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Cressy, Church St after Main St bus · 230 m
  • Cressy, Main St opp Memorial Pool bus · 365 m
  • Cressy Memorial Pool, Main St bus · 391 m
  • Cressy Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Main St bus · 440 m
  • Cressy, Cressy Rd at Green Rises Rd bus · 1529 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 680 mm
  • Reference station: Launceston Airport, 33.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 96.9% of the 550 resolvable premises in Cressy. 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: 96.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.1%

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: 631 across the Northern Midlands LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 10% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 266 other offences, 114 violent offences, 34 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cressy?

Cressy (TAS 7302) had 1,149 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Northern Midlands local government area.

What is the median rent in Cressy?

The median advertised rent in Cressy is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cressy?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Cressy covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cressy District High School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cressy?

Cressy is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cressy?

Across Northern Midlands LGA, 631 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (266), violent (114), vehicle theft (34). 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 Cressy?

In Cressy, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (33.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Cressy?

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