Kimberley, TAS 7304 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kimberley is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7304, home to 124 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Tamar local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 162 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$225 /wk
Population124
Median age51
Area20.8 km²
To CBD162 km
LGAMeander Valley

Demographics

Population
124
Median age
51 years
Median household income
$817 /week
Median personal income
$575 /week
Median family income
$1,292 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Meander Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$225 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$975
Rent share of household income
28%

Schools

  • Sheffield School (Railton Campus) Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 4 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. 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, 85.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 74 resolvable premises in Kimberley. 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: 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: 862 across the Meander Valley LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 362 other offences, 231 violent offences, 24 break-ins.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kimberley?

Kimberley (TAS 7304) had 124 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Meander Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Kimberley?

The median advertised rent in Kimberley is $225/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kimberley?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Kimberley covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sheffield School (Railton Campus) (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kimberley?

Kimberley is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kimberley?

Across Meander Valley LGA, 862 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (362), violent (231), break-ins (24). 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 Kimberley?

In Kimberley, 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 (85.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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