Lawitta, TAS 7140 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Lawitta is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7140, home to 226 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the West Coast local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 80 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$265 /wk
Population226
Median age41
Area1.6 km²
To CBD80 km
LGADerwent Valley

Demographics

Population
226
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,525 /week
Median personal income
$640 /week
Median family income
$1,875 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Derwent Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$265 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Fairview Primary School Primary · Government
  • New Norfolk Primary School Primary · Government
  • New Norfolk High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
  • Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Benjamin Tce opp Britten St bus · 777 m
  • New Norfolk, Benjamin Tce opp Phillips Av bus · 873 m
  • Britten St at Back River Rd bus · 1115 m
  • Back River Rd after Fairfax Tce bus · 1174 m
  • Southview Cr after Back River Rd bus · 1406 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 9 restaurants
  • 7 pubs and bars
  • 28 parks and reserves
  • 10 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 6 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 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), 81.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 69.0% of the 100 resolvable premises in Lawitta. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 17.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 69.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 14.0%

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: 644 across the Derwent Valley LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 409 other offences, 151 violent offences, 32 break-ins.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Lawitta?

Lawitta (TAS 7140) had 226 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Derwent Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Lawitta?

The median advertised rent in Lawitta is $265/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Lawitta?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lawitta covering government sectors. Nearest include: Fairview Primary School (1.4 km), New Norfolk Primary School (2.6 km), New Norfolk High School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Lawitta?

Lawitta is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Lawitta?

Across Derwent Valley LGA, 644 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (409), violent (151), break-ins (32). 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 Lawitta?

In Lawitta, 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 (81.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Lawitta?

5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lawitta centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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