Franklin, TAS 7113 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Franklin is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7113, home to 1,301 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Huon Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 37 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$315 /wk
Population1,301
Median age52
Area45.7 km²
To CBD37 km
LGAHuon Valley

Demographics

Population
1,301
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$1,205 /week
Median personal income
$522 /week
Median family income
$1,453 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Huon Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
South East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$315 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • Franklin Primary School Primary · Government
  • Huonville High School Secondary · Government
  • Huonville Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Huon Hwy opp Franklin Recreation Ground bus · 181 m
  • Franklin Recreation Ground, Huon Hwy bus · 220 m
  • Franklin, Huon Hwy opp New Rd bus · 224 m
  • Franklin, Huon Hwy before Kent St bus · 515 m
  • Franklin, Huon Hwy opp Walpole Lane bus · 597 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 6 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 3 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), 36.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 56.0% of the 561 resolvable premises in Franklin. 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 Premises: 13.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 28.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 56.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.0%

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: 485 across the Huon Valley LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 364 other offences, 78 violent offences, 30 vehicle theft.

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

Other suburbs in Huon Valley

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Franklin?

Franklin (TAS 7113) had 1,301 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Huon Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Franklin?

The median advertised rent in Franklin is $315/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Franklin?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Franklin covering government sectors. Nearest include: Franklin Primary School (0.3 km), Huonville High School (7.7 km), Huonville Primary School (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Franklin?

Franklin is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (56% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Franklin?

Across Huon Valley LGA, 485 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (364), violent (78), vehicle theft (30). 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 Franklin?

In Franklin, 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 (36.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Franklin?

6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Franklin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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