Jetsonville, TAS 7260 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Jetsonville is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7260, home to 147 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Launceston local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 192 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$277 /wk
Population147
Median age50
Area55.1 km²
To CBD192 km
LGADorset

Demographics

Population
147
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$1,305 /week
Median personal income
$602 /week
Median family income
$1,402 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Dorset
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Bass
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$277 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,734
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Scottsdale High School Secondary · Government
  • Scottsdale Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Jetsonville, Bridport Rd opp Oak Dene Rd bus · 982 m
  • Jetsonville, Bridport Rd at Oak Dene Rd bus · 987 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 680 mm
  • Reference station: Launceston Airport, 43.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 62.5% of the 56 resolvable premises in Jetsonville. 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: 62.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 37.5%

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: 271 across the Dorset LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 150 other offences, 77 violent offences, 9 break-ins.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Jetsonville?

Jetsonville (TAS 7260) had 147 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Dorset local government area.

What is the median rent in Jetsonville?

The median advertised rent in Jetsonville is $277/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Jetsonville?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Jetsonville covering government sectors. Nearest include: Scottsdale High School (3.7 km), Scottsdale Primary School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Jetsonville?

Jetsonville is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (62.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Jetsonville?

Across Dorset LGA, 271 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (150), violent (77), break-ins (9). 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 Jetsonville?

In Jetsonville, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (43.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Jetsonville?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Jetsonville 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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