Molesworth, TAS 7140 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Molesworth is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7140, home to 683 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the West Coast local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 80 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,583 /week
- Median personal income
- $731 /week
- Median family income
- $1,894 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Derwent Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South East
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Molesworth Primary School
- Collinsvale Primary School
- Austins Ferry Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 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), 81.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 85.7% of the 266 resolvable premises in Molesworth. 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: 85.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 14.3%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Molesworth?
Molesworth (TAS 7140) had 683 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Derwent Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Molesworth?
The median advertised rent in Molesworth is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Molesworth?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Molesworth covering government sectors. Nearest include: Molesworth Primary School (0.2 km), Collinsvale Primary School (5 km), Austins Ferry Primary School (7.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Molesworth?
Molesworth is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (85.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Molesworth?
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 Molesworth?
In Molesworth, 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.
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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