Ranelagh, TAS 7109 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ranelagh is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7109, home to 1,484 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Derwent Valley local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$330 /wk
Population1,484
Median age37
Area32.2 km²
To CBD100 km
LGAHuon Valley

Demographics

Population
1,484
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,602 /week
Median personal income
$758 /week
Median family income
$1,900 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Huon Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
South East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$330 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,486
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Huonville High School Secondary · Government
  • Huonville Primary School Primary · Government
  • Glen Huon Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Ranelagh, Agnes St before Helen St bus · 152 m
  • Ranelagh Soldiers Memorial Hall, Marguerite St bus · 156 m
  • Marguerite St opp Ranelagh Soldiers Memorial Hall bus · 163 m
  • Ranelagh, Agnes St after Helen St bus · 187 m
  • Ranelagh, Agnes St after Louisa St bus · 605 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 5 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 11 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 8 playgrounds

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

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), 100.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 53.3% of the 625 resolvable premises in Ranelagh. 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: 22.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 53.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 23.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%

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: 485 across the Huon Valley LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 364 other offences, 78 violent offences, 30 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ranelagh?

Ranelagh (TAS 7109) had 1,484 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Huon Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Ranelagh?

The median advertised rent in Ranelagh is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ranelagh?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ranelagh covering government sectors. Nearest include: Huonville High School (1.7 km), Huonville Primary School (1.7 km), Glen Huon Primary School (6.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ranelagh?

Ranelagh is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ranelagh?

Across Huon Valley LGA, 485 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (364), violent (78), vehicle theft (30). 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 Ranelagh?

In Ranelagh, 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 (100 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Ranelagh?

6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ranelagh centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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