Quamby Brook, TAS 7304 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Quamby Brook is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7304, home to 111 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Tamar local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 162 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population111
Median age48
Area36.9 km²
To CBD162 km
LGAMeander Valley

Demographics

Population
111
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,218 /week
Median personal income
$454 /week
Median family income
$1,406 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Meander Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$650
Rent share of household income
29%

Schools

  • Ashley School Special · Government
  • Deloraine Primary School Primary · Government
  • Deloraine High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 park or reserve

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 680 mm
  • Reference station: Launceston Airport, 85.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 57.1% of the 49 resolvable premises in Quamby Brook. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Fixed Wireless: 42.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 57.1%

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: 862 across the Meander Valley LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 362 other offences, 231 violent offences, 24 break-ins.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Quamby Brook?

Quamby Brook (TAS 7304) had 111 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Meander Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Quamby Brook?

The median advertised rent in Quamby Brook is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Quamby Brook?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Quamby Brook covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ashley School (8 km), Deloraine Primary School (8.4 km), Deloraine High School (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Quamby Brook?

Quamby Brook is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (57.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Quamby Brook?

Across Meander Valley LGA, 862 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (362), violent (231), break-ins (24). 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 Quamby Brook?

In Quamby Brook, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (85.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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