Howden, TAS 7054 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Howden is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7054, home to 717 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Derwent Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 15 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$415 /wk
Population717
Median age44
Area4 km²
To CBD15 km
LGAKingborough

Demographics

Population
717
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$2,324 /week
Median personal income
$1,031 /week
Median family income
$2,512 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Kingborough
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$415 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,771
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Margate Primary School Primary · Government
  • Illawarra Primary School Primary · Government
  • Blackmans Bay Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Howden Rd before Alanwood Rd bus · 1121 m
  • Brightwater Rd after Tinderbox Rd bus · 1529 m
  • Brightwater Rd before Tinderbox Rd bus · 1546 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 8 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 13 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 14 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 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), 14.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.6% of the 281 resolvable premises in Howden. 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 Node: 0.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 99.6%

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: 1,059 across the Kingborough LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 685 other offences, 149 violent offences, 51 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Howden?

Howden (TAS 7054) had 717 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Kingborough local government area.

What is the median rent in Howden?

The median advertised rent in Howden is $415/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Howden?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Howden covering government sectors. Nearest include: Margate Primary School (2.5 km), Illawarra Primary School (2.9 km), Blackmans Bay Primary School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Howden?

Howden is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Howden?

Across Kingborough LGA, 1,059 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (685), violent (149), vehicle theft (51). 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 Howden?

In Howden, 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 (14.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Howden?

3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Howden centroid. 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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