Queenstown, TAS 7467 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Queenstown is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7467, home to 1,808 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Coast local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 171 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,808
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $851 /week
- Median personal income
- $509 /week
- Median family income
- $1,371 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- West Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- West and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Braddon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $574
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Mountain Heights School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Queenstown Railway Station, Driffield St
- Queenstown, St Joseph's Catholic School, Dixon St
- Queenstown, Jakins St before Penghana Rd
- Queenstown, Mountain Heights School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.5% of the 1,479 resolvable premises in Queenstown. 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: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 99.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 212 across the West Coast LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 270 other offences, 87 violent offences, 15 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Queenstown?
Queenstown (TAS 7467) had 1,808 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the West Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Queenstown?
The median advertised rent in Queenstown is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Queenstown?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Queenstown covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mountain Heights School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Queenstown?
Queenstown is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Queenstown?
Across West Coast LGA, 212 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (270), violent (87), break-ins (15). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Queenstown?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Queenstown centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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.
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