Somerset, TAS 7322 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Somerset is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7322, home to 4,067 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Waratah-Wynyard local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 240 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$240 /wk
Population4,067
Median age48
Area26.9 km²
To CBD240 km
LGAWaratah-Wynyard

Demographics

Population
4,067
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,100 /week
Median personal income
$602 /week
Median family income
$1,463 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Waratah-Wynyard
Statistical region (SA4)
West and North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Braddon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$240 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,192
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Somerset Primary School Primary · Government
  • Burnie High School Secondary · Government
  • Cooee Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 31 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 37 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • George St before Simpson St bus · 188 m
  • George St after Simpson St bus · 199 m
  • Raglan St after Simpson St bus · 203 m
  • Raglan St at Simpson St bus · 214 m
  • Raglan St after Beaufort St bus · 276 m

Lifestyle & amenities

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

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 82.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 88.9% of the 2,138 resolvable premises in Somerset. 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: 88.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 0.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 9.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%

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: 498 across the Waratah-Wynyard LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 11% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 345 other offences, 160 violent offences, 10 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Somerset?

Somerset (TAS 7322) had 4,067 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Waratah-Wynyard local government area.

What is the median rent in Somerset?

The median advertised rent in Somerset is $240/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Somerset?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Somerset covering government sectors. Nearest include: Somerset Primary School (0.6 km), Burnie High School (3.4 km), Cooee Primary School (3.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Somerset?

Somerset is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (88.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Somerset?

Across Waratah-Wynyard LGA, 498 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (345), violent (160), vehicle theft (10). 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 Somerset?

In Somerset, 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 (82.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Somerset?

37 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Somerset centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 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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