Kayena, TAS 7270 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kayena is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7270, home to 221 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Latrobe (Tas.) local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 195 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 221
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $1,267 /week
- Median personal income
- $533 /week
- Median family income
- $1,446 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- West Tamar
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Launceston and North East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bass
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $295 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,280
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Beaconsfield Primary School
- Beaconsfield Primary (Ilfraville Kindergarten)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Kayena, Rowella Rd at Kayena Rd
- Kayena, Rowella Rd opp Kayena Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (21.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 672 mm
- Reference station: Devonport Airport, 14.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.7% of the 124 resolvable premises in Kayena. 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: 92.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 628 across the West Tamar LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 229 other offences, 127 violent offences, 38 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kayena?
Kayena (TAS 7270) had 221 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the West Tamar local government area.
What is the median rent in Kayena?
The median advertised rent in Kayena is $295/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kayena?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Kayena covering government sectors. Nearest include: Beaconsfield Primary School (6.3 km), Beaconsfield Primary (Ilfraville Kindergarten) (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kayena?
Kayena is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kayena?
Across West Tamar LGA, 628 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (229), violent (127), break-ins (38). 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 Kayena?
In Kayena, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 16.7°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Devonport Airport weather station (14.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kayena?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kayena 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.
Additional sources for this profile:
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People — school site locations (theLIST)
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Devonport Airport
- Department of State Growth Tasmania — GTFS schedule
- Tasmania Police Reporting Dashboard
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address