Granton, TAS 7030 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Granton is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7030, home to 1,903 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Northern Midlands local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 71 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$330 /wk
Population1,903
Median age40
Area25.4 km²
To CBD71 km
LGAGlenorchy

Demographics

Population
1,903
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$2,100 /week
Median personal income
$872 /week
Median family income
$2,230 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Glenorchy
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$330 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,671
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Jrlf - Senior School Secondary · Government
  • Jrlf - East Derwent Primary School Primary · Government
  • Jrlf - Herdsmans Cove Primary School Primary · Government
  • Austins Ferry Primary School Primary · Government
  • Jrlf - Gagebrook Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • York Hotel, Main Rd bus · 221 m
  • Main Rd opp York Hotel bus · 243 m
  • Main Rd after Laona Cr bus · 523 m
  • Main Rd opp Laona Cr bus · 554 m
  • Lyell Hwy opp Granton Reserve bus · 812 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 9 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 49 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 20 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), 71.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 80.5% of the 817 resolvable premises in Granton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 80.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 19.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%

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: 3,587 across the Glenorchy LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,355 other offences, 624 violent offences, 210 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Granton?

Granton (TAS 7030) had 1,903 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Glenorchy local government area.

What is the median rent in Granton?

The median advertised rent in Granton is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Granton?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Granton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jrlf - Senior School (2 km), Jrlf - East Derwent Primary School (2 km), Jrlf - Herdsmans Cove Primary School (2.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Granton?

Granton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (80.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Granton?

Across Glenorchy LGA, 3,587 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (2,355), violent (624), vehicle theft (210). 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 Granton?

In Granton, 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 (71.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Granton?

20 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Granton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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