Geeveston, TAS 7116 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Geeveston is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7116, home to 1,431 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Central Highlands (Tas.) local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 48 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$270 /wk
Population1,431
Median age44
Area231.4 km²
To CBD48 km
LGAHuon Valley

Demographics

Population
1,431
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$1,103 /week
Median personal income
$554 /week
Median family income
$1,347 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Huon Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
South East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$270 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Geeveston Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Geeveston Bus Station, Honeywood Lane bus · 99 m
  • Geeveston, Huon Hwy after Kent St bus · 365 m
  • Geeveston, Huon Hwy before Kent St bus · 387 m
  • Geeveston, Huon Hwy at Kermandie River Rd bus · 957 m
  • Geeveston, Huon Hwy opp Kermandie River Rd bus · 973 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 9 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 8 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 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), 47.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 65.6% of the 706 resolvable premises in Geeveston. 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: 33.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 65.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.4%

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Geeveston?

Geeveston (TAS 7116) had 1,431 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Huon Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Geeveston?

The median advertised rent in Geeveston is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Geeveston?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Geeveston covering government sectors. Nearest include: Geeveston Primary School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Geeveston?

Geeveston is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (65.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Geeveston?

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 Geeveston?

In Geeveston, 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 (47.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Geeveston?

5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Geeveston centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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