Exton, TAS 7303 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Exton is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7303, home to 221 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the West Tamar local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 149 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 221
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $682 /week
- Median family income
- $1,708 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Meander Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Launceston and North East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,157
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Ashley School
- Deloraine Primary School
- Deloraine High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Exton, Meander Valley Rd before Exton Rd
- Exton, Meander Valley Rd after Exton Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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, 32.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.8% of the 77 resolvable premises in Exton. 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.
- Fibre to the Node: 1.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 94.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 862 across the Meander Valley LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 362 other offences, 231 violent offences, 24 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Exton?
Exton (TAS 7303) had 221 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Meander Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Exton?
The median advertised rent in Exton is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Exton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Exton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ashley School (2.7 km), Deloraine Primary School (6.1 km), Deloraine High School (6.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Exton?
Exton is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Exton?
Across Meander Valley LGA, 862 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (362), violent (231), break-ins (24). 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 Exton?
In Exton, 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 (32 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Exton?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Exton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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.
Additional sources for this profile:
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People — school site locations (theLIST)
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Launceston Airport
- Department of State Growth Tasmania — GTFS schedule
- Tasmania Police Reporting Dashboard
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address