Dilston, TAS 7252 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Dilston is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7252, home to 558 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Launceston local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 195 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$320 /wk
Population558
Median age47
Area41.3 km²
To CBD195 km
LGALaunceston

Demographics

Population
558
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$1,795 /week
Median personal income
$783 /week
Median family income
$2,162 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Launceston
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Bass
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$320 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,603
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Legana Primary School Primary · Government
  • Brooks High School Secondary · Government
  • East Tamar Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Dilston, John Lees Dr before Dilston Rd bus · 264 m
  • Dilston, John Lees Dr opp Dilston Rd bus · 382 m
  • Nobelius Dr opp Oliver Ct bus · 1181 m
  • 60 Nobelius Dr bus · 1193 m
  • Dilston, John Lees Dr opp Peddie Dr bus · 1278 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

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

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (21.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Devonport Airport, 20.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 244 resolvable premises in Dilston. 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: 100.0%

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: 7,065 across the Launceston LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,164 other offences, 1,410 violent offences, 231 break-ins.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Dilston?

Dilston (TAS 7252) had 558 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Launceston local government area.

What is the median rent in Dilston?

The median advertised rent in Dilston is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Dilston?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Dilston covering government sectors. Nearest include: Legana Primary School (4.6 km), Brooks High School (6.4 km), East Tamar Primary School (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Dilston?

Dilston is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Dilston?

Across Launceston LGA, 7,065 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,164), violent (1,410), break-ins (231). 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 Dilston?

In Dilston, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 16.7°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Devonport Airport weather station (20.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Dilston?

7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dilston 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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