Huntingfield, TAS 7055 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Huntingfield is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7055, home to 540 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Kingborough local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 13 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$415 /wk
Population540
Median age33
Area3.3 km²
To CBD13 km
LGAKingborough

Demographics

Population
540
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$1,783 /week
Median personal income
$867 /week
Median family income
$2,016 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Kingborough
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$415 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,647
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Kingston Primary School Primary · Government
  • Kingston High School Secondary · Government
  • Blackmans Bay Primary School Primary · Government
  • Early Childhood Intervention Service (Kingston Beach Kindergarten) Special · Government
  • Illawarra Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 30 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • St Aloysius Senior Campus bus · 167 m
  • St Aloysius Catholic College, Nautilus Gr bus · 438 m
  • Huntingfield Park and Ride, Stop B bus · 506 m
  • Huntingfield Park and Ride, Stop A bus · 518 m
  • Channel Hwy before Rays Ct bus · 860 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 4 restaurants
  • 37 parks and reserves
  • 9 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 10 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 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), 12.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 351 resolvable premises in Huntingfield. 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: 100.0%

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 Huntingfield?

Huntingfield (TAS 7055) had 540 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Kingborough local government area.

What is the median rent in Huntingfield?

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

Are there schools in Huntingfield?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Huntingfield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kingston Primary School (2.4 km), Kingston High School (2.4 km), Blackmans Bay Primary School (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Huntingfield?

Huntingfield is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Huntingfield?

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 Huntingfield?

In Huntingfield, 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 (12.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Huntingfield?

30 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Huntingfield 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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