Grasstree Hill, TAS 7017 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Grasstree Hill is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7017, home to 108 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Southern Midlands local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 18 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 108
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,125 /week
- Median personal income
- $733 /week
- Median family income
- $1,825 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Clarence
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hobart
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,529
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Risdon Vale Primary School
- Lindisfarne North Primary School
- Richmond Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 parks and reserves
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), 19.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 70.0% of the 40 resolvable premises in Grasstree Hill. 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: 7.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 70.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 22.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,513 across the Clarence LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 2,200 other offences, 579 violent offences, 178 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grasstree Hill?
Grasstree Hill (TAS 7017) had 108 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Clarence local government area.
What is the median rent in Grasstree Hill?
The median advertised rent in Grasstree Hill is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Grasstree Hill?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Grasstree Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Risdon Vale Primary School (3.7 km), Lindisfarne North Primary School (6.6 km), Richmond Primary School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Grasstree Hill?
Grasstree Hill is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (70% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Grasstree Hill?
Across Clarence LGA, 3,513 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (2,200), violent (579), vehicle theft (178). 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 Grasstree Hill?
In Grasstree Hill, 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 (19 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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