Spring Beach, TAS 7190 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Spring Beach is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7190, home to 129 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Southern Midlands local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 69 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$265 /wk
Population129
Median age63
Area9 km²
To CBD69 km
LGAGlamorgan-Spring Bay

Demographics

Population
129
Median age
63 years
Median household income
$1,292 /week
Median personal income
$672 /week
Median family income
$1,812 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Glamorgan-Spring Bay
Statistical region (SA4)
South East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$265 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$953
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Orford Primary School Primary · Government
  • Triabunna District School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 9 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 4 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), 68.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 91.1% of the 191 resolvable premises in Spring 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: 4.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 91.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.2%

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: 190 across the Glamorgan-Spring Bay LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 126 other offences, 31 violent offences, 9 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Glamorgan-Spring Bay — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Spring Beach?

Spring Beach (TAS 7190) had 129 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 63. It sits within the Glamorgan-Spring Bay local government area.

What is the median rent in Spring Beach?

The median advertised rent in Spring Beach is $265/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Spring Beach?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Spring Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Orford Primary School (3.6 km), Triabunna District School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Spring Beach?

Spring Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (91.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Spring Beach?

Across Glamorgan-Spring Bay LGA, 190 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (126), violent (31), vehicle theft (9). 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 Spring Beach?

In Spring 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 (68.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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