Roches Beach, TAS 7170 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Roches Beach is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7170, home to 220 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 11 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population220
Median age48
Area1.7 km²
To CBD11 km
LGAClarence

Demographics

Population
220
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$2,333 /week
Median personal income
$892 /week
Median family income
$2,343 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Clarence
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • Lauderdale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Clarendon Vale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Bayview Secondary College Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 25 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Roches Beach Rd before Nowra Rd bus · 240 m
  • Roches Beach Rd at Nowra Rd bus · 278 m
  • 93 Roches Beach Rd bus · 488 m
  • 82 Roches Beach Rd bus · 546 m
  • Roches Beach Rd opp Terrina St bus · 641 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 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), 10.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 54.4% of the 90 resolvable premises in Roches Beach. 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: 45.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 54.4%

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: 3,513 across the Clarence LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,200 other offences, 579 violent offences, 178 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Roches Beach?

Roches Beach (TAS 7170) had 220 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Clarence local government area.

What is the median rent in Roches Beach?

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

Are there schools in Roches Beach?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Roches Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lauderdale Primary School (2.4 km), Clarendon Vale Primary School (4.3 km), Bayview Secondary College (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Roches Beach?

Roches Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Roches Beach?

Across Clarence LGA, 3,513 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (2,200), violent (579), vehicle theft (178). 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 Roches Beach?

In Roches Beach, 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 (10.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Roches Beach?

25 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Roches Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 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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