Sassafras, TAS 7307 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sassafras is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7307, home to 352 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Meander Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 196 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 352
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,411 /week
- Median personal income
- $712 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Latrobe (Tas.)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- West and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Braddon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Sassafras Primary School
- Latrobe High School
- Latrobe Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Sassafras, Bass Hwy opp Cornelius Rd
- Sassafras, Bass Hwy at Cornelius Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (21.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 672 mm
- Reference station: Devonport Airport, 25.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 89.2% of the 130 resolvable premises in Sassafras. 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: 89.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 10.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 326 across the Latrobe (Tas.) LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 210 other offences, 81 violent offences, 12 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sassafras?
Sassafras (TAS 7307) had 352 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Latrobe (Tas.) local government area.
What is the median rent in Sassafras?
The median advertised rent in Sassafras is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sassafras?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Sassafras covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sassafras Primary School (0.8 km), Latrobe High School (8 km), Latrobe Primary School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sassafras?
Sassafras is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (89.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sassafras?
Across Latrobe LGA, 326 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (210), violent (81), break-ins (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 Sassafras?
In Sassafras, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 16.7°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Devonport Airport weather station (25.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Sassafras?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sassafras centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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.
Additional sources for this profile:
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People — school site locations (theLIST)
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Devonport Airport
- Department of State Growth Tasmania — GTFS schedule
- Tasmania Police Reporting Dashboard
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address