North Motton, TAS 7315 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Motton is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7315, home to 425 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kentish local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 204 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 425
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,357 /week
- Median personal income
- $647 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (Tas.)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- West and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Braddon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $265 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Ulverstone Primary School
- Ulverstone High School
- Sprent Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
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, 66.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 82.4% of the 187 resolvable premises in North Motton. 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: 82.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 17.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 613 across the Central Coast (Tas.) LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 501 other offences, 216 violent offences, 19 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Motton?
North Motton (TAS 7315) had 425 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Central Coast (Tas.) local government area.
What is the median rent in North Motton?
The median advertised rent in North Motton is $265/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Motton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near North Motton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ulverstone Primary School (6.8 km), Ulverstone High School (7.1 km), Sprent Primary School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Motton?
North Motton is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (82.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Motton?
Across Central Coast LGA, 613 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (501), violent (216), break-ins (19). 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 North Motton?
In North Motton, 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 (66.3 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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