Midway Point, TAS 7171 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Midway Point is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7171, home to 3,384 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sorell local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 17 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$370 /wk
Population3,384
Median age38
Area2.1 km²
To CBD17 km
LGASorell

Demographics

Population
3,384
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,508 /week
Median personal income
$780 /week
Median family income
$1,812 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Sorell
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$370 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,404
Rent share of household income
25%

Schools

  • Sorell School (Midway Point Kindergarten) Preschool · Government
  • Sorell School Combined · Government
  • Cambridge Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 11 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Penna Rd opp Midway Point Park and Ride bus · 30 m
  • Midway Point Park and Ride, Fenton St bus · 100 m
  • Midway Point Park and Ride, Tasman Hwy bus · 123 m
  • Tasman Hwy opp Midway Point Park and Ride bus · 144 m
  • Penna Rd after View St bus · 195 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 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), 17.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 94.8% of the 1,757 resolvable premises in Midway Point. 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: 94.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 5.2%

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: 452 across the Sorell LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 381 other offences, 96 violent offences, 23 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Midway Point?

Midway Point (TAS 7171) had 3,384 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Sorell local government area.

What is the median rent in Midway Point?

The median advertised rent in Midway Point is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Midway Point?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Midway Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sorell School (Midway Point Kindergarten) (1.2 km), Sorell School (3.1 km), Cambridge Primary School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Midway Point?

Midway Point is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (94.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Midway Point?

Across Sorell LGA, 452 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (381), violent (96), vehicle theft (23). 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 Midway Point?

In Midway Point, 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 (17.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Midway Point?

11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Midway Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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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