Smithton, TAS 7330 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Smithton is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7330, home to 3,934 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Circular Head local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 300 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,934
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,189 /week
- Median personal income
- $652 /week
- Median family income
- $1,554 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Circular Head
- Statistical region (SA4)
- West and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Braddon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $222 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Smithton High School (Campus)
- Smithton Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Smith St opp Smithton Police Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 3 pubs and bars
- 17 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 86.5% of the 2,261 resolvable premises in Smithton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 86.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 13.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 196 across the Circular Head LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 203 other offences, 63 violent offences, 12 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Smithton?
Smithton (TAS 7330) had 3,934 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Circular Head local government area.
What is the median rent in Smithton?
The median advertised rent in Smithton is $222/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Smithton?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Smithton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Smithton High School (Campus) (0.9 km), Smithton Primary School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Smithton?
Smithton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (86.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Smithton?
Across Circular Head LGA, 196 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (203), violent (63), 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 public transport options are in Smithton?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Smithton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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