Herdsmans Cove, TAS 7030 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Herdsmans Cove is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7030, home to 1,199 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Northern Midlands local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 15 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,199
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $1,012 /week
- Median personal income
- $503 /week
- Median family income
- $1,108 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Brighton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hobart
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $869
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Jrlf - Herdsmans Cove Primary School
- Jrlf - Gagebrook Primary School
- Jrlf - East Derwent Primary School
- Jrlf - Senior School
- Austins Ferry Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 29 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 60 bus stops
- Lamprill Cir after Bantick Dr
- Lamprill Cir opp Bantick Dr
- JRLF Herdsmans Cove Primary School, Lamprill Cir
- Lamprill Cir opp JRLF Herdsmans Cove Primary School
- Lamprill Cir before Bantick Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 50 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 22 playgrounds
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), 16.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 60.5% of the 618 resolvable premises in Herdsmans Cove. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 39.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,773 across the Brighton LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 813 other offences, 324 violent offences, 83 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herdsmans Cove?
Herdsmans Cove (TAS 7030) had 1,199 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Brighton local government area.
What is the median rent in Herdsmans Cove?
The median advertised rent in Herdsmans Cove is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Herdsmans Cove?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Herdsmans Cove covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jrlf - Herdsmans Cove Primary School (0.3 km), Jrlf - Gagebrook Primary School (0.8 km), Jrlf - East Derwent Primary School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Herdsmans Cove?
Herdsmans Cove is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Herdsmans Cove?
Across Brighton LGA, 1,773 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (813), violent (324), vehicle theft (83). 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 Herdsmans Cove?
In Herdsmans Cove, 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 (16.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Herdsmans Cove?
60 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Herdsmans Cove centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 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.
Additional sources for this profile:
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People — school site locations (theLIST)
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Hobart (Ellerslie Road)
- Department of State Growth Tasmania — GTFS schedule
- Tasmania Police Reporting Dashboard
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address