Hellyer, TAS 7321 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hellyer is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7321, home to 189 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kentish local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 218 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 189
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,321 /week
- Median personal income
- $545 /week
- Median family income
- $1,708 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Circular Head
- Statistical region (SA4)
- West and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Braddon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,086
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Hellyer, Bass Hwy after Pine Av
- Hellyer, Bass Hwy before Pine Av
- Bass Hwy opp Detention Roadhouse
- Detention Roadhouse, Bass Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.8% of the 138 resolvable premises in Hellyer. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 196 across the Circular Head LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 203 other offences, 63 violent offences, 12 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hellyer?
Hellyer (TAS 7321) had 189 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Circular Head local government area.
What is the median rent in Hellyer?
The median advertised rent in Hellyer is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Hellyer?
Hellyer is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hellyer?
Across Circular Head LGA, 196 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (203), violent (63), break-ins (12). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Hellyer?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hellyer centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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