Dolphin Sands, TAS 7190 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dolphin Sands is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7190, home to 182 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Southern Midlands local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 69 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 64 years
- Median household income
- $822 /week
- Median personal income
- $465 /week
- Median family income
- $982 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Glamorgan-Spring Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South East
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,105
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Swansea Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
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), 68.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.0% of the 292 resolvable premises in Dolphin Sands. 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: 99.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 190 across the Glamorgan-Spring Bay LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 126 other offences, 31 violent offences, 9 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dolphin Sands?
Dolphin Sands (TAS 7190) had 182 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 64. It sits within the Glamorgan-Spring Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Dolphin Sands?
The median advertised rent in Dolphin Sands is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dolphin Sands?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Dolphin Sands covering government sectors. Nearest include: Swansea Primary School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dolphin Sands?
Dolphin Sands is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dolphin Sands?
Across Glamorgan-Spring Bay LGA, 190 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (126), violent (31), vehicle theft (9). 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 Dolphin Sands?
In Dolphin Sands, 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 (68.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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