Fern Tree, TAS 7054 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Fern Tree is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7054, home to 763 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Derwent Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 15 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$450 /wk
Population763
Median age45
Area7.9 km²
To CBD15 km
LGAHobart

Demographics

Population
763
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,990 /week
Median personal income
$952 /week
Median family income
$2,369 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Hobart
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$450 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,570
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Hobart College Secondary · Government
  • Mount Nelson Primary School Primary · Government
  • South Hobart Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 26 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Huon Rd opp Fern Tree Park bus · 52 m
  • Fern Tree Park, Huon Rd bus · 69 m
  • Huon Rd opp Pillinger Dr bus · 185 m
  • Huon Rd at Pillinger Dr bus · 234 m
  • Huon Rd opp Clegg Rd bus · 417 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 13 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 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), 14.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 81.0% of the 326 resolvable premises in Fern Tree. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Node: 81.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 18.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%

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: 5,184 across the Hobart LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,893 other offences, 793 violent offences, 228 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Fern Tree?

Fern Tree (TAS 7054) had 763 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Hobart local government area.

What is the median rent in Fern Tree?

The median advertised rent in Fern Tree is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Fern Tree?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Fern Tree covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hobart College (4.6 km), Mount Nelson Primary School (5.2 km), South Hobart Primary School (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Fern Tree?

Fern Tree is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (81% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Fern Tree?

Across Hobart LGA, 5,184 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,893), violent (793), vehicle theft (228). 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 Fern Tree?

In Fern Tree, 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 (14.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Fern Tree?

26 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Fern Tree centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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