Saltwater River, TAS 7186 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Saltwater River is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7186, home to 131 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tasman local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 32 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 131
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,125 /week
- Median personal income
- $545 /week
- Median family income
- $1,375 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tasman
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Tasman District School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 parks and reserves
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), 31.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 91.0% of the 122 resolvable premises in Saltwater River. 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: 91.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.0%
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 Saltwater River?
Saltwater River (TAS 7186) had 131 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Tasman local government area.
What is the median rent in Saltwater River?
The median advertised rent in Saltwater River is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Saltwater River?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Saltwater River covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tasman District School (8.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Saltwater River?
Saltwater River is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Saltwater River?
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 Saltwater River?
In Saltwater River, 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 (31.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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