New Town, TAS 7008 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

New Town is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7008, home to 6,781 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Glenorchy local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 4 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$340 /wk
Population6,781
Median age38
Area3.9 km²
To CBD4 km
LGAHobart

Demographics

Population
6,781
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,596 /week
Median personal income
$796 /week
Median family income
$2,098 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Hobart
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Clark
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$340 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,771
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • New Town Primary School Primary · Government
  • Ogilvie High School Secondary · Government
  • New Town High School Secondary · Government
  • Bowen Road Primary School Primary · Government
  • Lenah Valley Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 38 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 133 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • New Town Rd before Cross St bus · 79 m
  • New Town Rd at Roope St bus · 93 m
  • New Town Rd opp New Town Plaza bus · 320 m
  • New Town Plaza, New Town Rd bus · 332 m
  • New Town Rd after Pedder St bus · 377 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 9 cafés
  • 43 restaurants
  • 17 pubs and bars
  • 81 parks and reserves
  • 28 gyms and fitness centres
  • 9 supermarkets
  • 42 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), 4.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 74.6% of the 3,774 resolvable premises in New Town. 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: 74.6%
  • Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 25.4%

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: 5,184 across the Hobart LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,893 other offences, 793 violent offences, 228 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of New Town?

New Town (TAS 7008) had 6,781 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Hobart local government area.

What is the median rent in New Town?

The median advertised rent in New Town is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in New Town?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near New Town covering government sectors. Nearest include: New Town Primary School (0.5 km), Ogilvie High School (0.6 km), New Town High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in New Town?

New Town is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (74.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is New Town?

Across Hobart LGA, 5,184 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,893), violent (793), vehicle theft (228). 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 New Town?

In New Town, 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 (4.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in New Town?

133 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the New Town centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 38 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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