Low Head, TAS 7253 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Low Head is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7253, home to 619 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the George Town local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 200 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$230 /wk
Population619
Median age61
Area22.4 km²
To CBD200 km
LGAGeorge Town

Demographics

Population
619
Median age
61 years
Median household income
$983 /week
Median personal income
$571 /week
Median family income
$1,437 /week
Average household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
George Town
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
$230 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,350
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Port Dalrymple School Combined · Government
  • South George Town Primary School Primary · Government
  • Beaconsfield Primary (Ilfraville Kindergarten) Preschool · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Low Head, East Beach Tourist Park, East Beach Rd bus · 885 m
  • Low Head, Low Head Rd at Sedge Lane bus · 1485 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 2 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 8.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 86.5% of the 475 resolvable premises in Low Head. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 86.5%
  • Fibre to the Building: 0.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 7.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.5%

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: 515 across the George Town LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 8% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 270 other offences, 94 violent offences, 34 break-ins.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Low Head?

Low Head (TAS 7253) had 619 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 61. It sits within the George Town local government area.

What is the median rent in Low Head?

The median advertised rent in Low Head is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Low Head?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Low Head covering government sectors. Nearest include: Port Dalrymple School (5 km), South George Town Primary School (6.4 km), Beaconsfield Primary (Ilfraville Kindergarten) (9.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Low Head?

Low Head is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (86.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Low Head?

Across George Town LGA, 515 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (270), violent (94), break-ins (34). 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 Low Head?

In Low Head, 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 (8.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Low Head?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Low Head 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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