Koonya, TAS 7187 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Koonya is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7187, home to 138 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tasman local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 45 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 138
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $1,010 /week
- Median personal income
- $493 /week
- Median family income
- $1,100 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tasman
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $115 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,183
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Tasman District School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
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), 44.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.9% of the 85 resolvable premises in Koonya. 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: 92.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 100 across the Tasman LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 50 other offences, 21 violent offences, 12 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Koonya?
Koonya (TAS 7187) had 138 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 61. It sits within the Tasman local government area.
What is the median rent in Koonya?
The median advertised rent in Koonya is $115/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Koonya?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Koonya covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tasman District School (6.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Koonya?
Koonya is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Koonya?
Across Tasman LGA, 100 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (50), violent (21), vehicle theft (12). 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 Koonya?
In Koonya, 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 (44.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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