Port Arthur, TAS 7182 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Port Arthur is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7182, home to 247 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tasman local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 52 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 247
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $912 /week
- Median personal income
- $527 /week
- Median family income
- $1,187 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Tasman
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $975
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Tasman District School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Port Arthur, Nubeena Rd at Safety Cove Rd
- Port Arthur, Nubeena Rd opp Safety Cove Rd
- Port Arthur, Arthur Hwy after North St
- Port Arthur, Arthur Hwy before North St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 7 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
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), 50.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.7% of the 353 resolvable premises in Port Arthur. 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: 97.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 100 across the Tasman LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 50 other offences, 21 violent offences, 12 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Port Arthur?
Port Arthur (TAS 7182) had 247 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Tasman local government area.
What is the median rent in Port Arthur?
The median advertised rent in Port Arthur is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Port Arthur?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Port Arthur covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tasman District School (9.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Port Arthur?
Port Arthur is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Port Arthur?
Across Tasman LGA, 100 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (50), violent (21), vehicle theft (12). 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 Port Arthur?
In Port Arthur, 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 (50.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Port Arthur?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Port Arthur centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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.
Additional sources for this profile:
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People — school site locations (theLIST)
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Hobart (Ellerslie Road)
- Department of State Growth Tasmania — GTFS schedule
- Tasmania Police Reporting Dashboard
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address