Springfield, TAS 7260 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Springfield is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7260, home to 224 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Launceston local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 192 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 224
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,147 /week
- Median personal income
- $557 /week
- Median family income
- $1,270 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Dorset
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Launceston and North East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bass
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Scottsdale Primary School
- Scottsdale High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 680 mm
- Reference station: Launceston Airport, 43.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 86.9% of the 84 resolvable premises in Springfield. 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: 86.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 13.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 271 across the Dorset LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 150 other offences, 77 violent offences, 9 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Springfield?
Springfield (TAS 7260) had 224 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Dorset local government area.
What is the median rent in Springfield?
The median advertised rent in Springfield is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Springfield?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Springfield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Scottsdale Primary School (5.7 km), Scottsdale High School (6.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Springfield?
Springfield is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (86.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Springfield?
Across Dorset LGA, 271 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (150), violent (77), break-ins (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 Springfield?
In Springfield, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (43.2 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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