Penguin, TAS 7316 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Penguin is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7316, home to 4,132 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Burnie local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 213 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$260 /wk
Population4,132
Median age47
Area45.2 km²
To CBD213 km
LGACentral Coast (Tas.)

Demographics

Population
4,132
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$1,301 /week
Median personal income
$657 /week
Median family income
$1,686 /week
Average household size
2.3
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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$260 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Penguin District School (Primary Campus) Primary · Government
  • Penguin District School Combined · Government
  • West Ulverstone Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 24 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Penguin, King Edward St after Arnold St bus · 157 m
  • Penguin, Main Rd after Dooley St bus · 202 m
  • Penguin, Ironcliffe Rd before King Edward St bus · 215 m
  • Penguin, Ironcliffe Rd after King Edward St bus · 222 m
  • Penguin, Main Rd opp Dooley St bus · 240 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 9 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 10 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 75.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 71.3% of the 2,118 resolvable premises in Penguin. 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: 20.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 71.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 7.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%

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: 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.

Figures cover the whole Central Coast (Tas.) — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Penguin?

Penguin (TAS 7316) had 4,132 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Central Coast (Tas.) local government area.

What is the median rent in Penguin?

The median advertised rent in Penguin is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Penguin?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Penguin covering government sectors. Nearest include: Penguin District School (Primary Campus) (1.2 km), Penguin District School (1.4 km), West Ulverstone Primary School (8.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Penguin?

Penguin is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (71.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Penguin?

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 Penguin?

In Penguin, 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 (75.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Penguin?

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