Lower Snug, TAS 7054 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Lower Snug is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7054, home to 460 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Derwent Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 15 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$320 /wk
Population460
Median age45
Area8.2 km²
To CBD15 km
LGAKingborough

Demographics

Population
460
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$2,009 /week
Median personal income
$795 /week
Median family income
$2,239 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Kingborough
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$320 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,706
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Snug Primary School Primary · Government
  • Margate Primary School Primary · Government
  • Illawarra Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Channel Hwy after Old Station Rd bus · 302 m
  • Channel Hwy before Old Station Rd bus · 327 m
  • Channel Hwy opp Powers Rd bus · 747 m
  • Channel Hwy before Powers Rd bus · 826 m
  • Charlton St after Cutana Pde bus · 920 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 6 parks and reserves
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 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), 14.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 53.7% of the 188 resolvable premises in Lower Snug. 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: 18.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 53.7%
  • Fixed Wireless: 28.2%

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: 1,059 across the Kingborough LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 685 other offences, 149 violent offences, 51 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Lower Snug?

Lower Snug (TAS 7054) had 460 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Kingborough local government area.

What is the median rent in Lower Snug?

The median advertised rent in Lower Snug is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Lower Snug?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lower Snug covering government sectors. Nearest include: Snug Primary School (1.1 km), Margate Primary School (5.2 km), Illawarra Primary School (8.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Lower Snug?

Lower Snug is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Lower Snug?

Across Kingborough LGA, 1,059 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (685), violent (149), vehicle theft (51). 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 Lower Snug?

In Lower Snug, 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 (14.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Lower Snug?

12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lower Snug centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. 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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