St Marys, TAS 7215 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

St Marys is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7215, home to 738 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northern Midlands local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 101 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$205 /wk
Population738
Median age56
Area192 km²
To CBD101 km
LGABreak O'Day

Demographics

Population
738
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$759 /week
Median personal income
$445 /week
Median family income
$974 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Break O'Day
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$205 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Rent share of household income
27%

Schools

  • St Marys District School (East Coast Education Centre) Other · Government
  • St Marys District School Combined · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • St Marys, Story St at Main St bus · 47 m
  • St Marys, Story St after Main St bus · 52 m
  • St Marys District School bus · 668 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 7 parks and reserves
  • 2 supermarkets

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 91.8% of the 449 resolvable premises in St Marys. 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: 91.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.2%

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: 307 across the Break O'Day LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 206 other offences, 64 violent offences, 30 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Break O'Day — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of St Marys?

St Marys (TAS 7215) had 738 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Break O'Day local government area.

What is the median rent in St Marys?

The median advertised rent in St Marys is $205/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in St Marys?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near St Marys covering government sectors. Nearest include: St Marys District School (East Coast Education Centre) (0.1 km), St Marys District School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in St Marys?

St Marys is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is St Marys?

Across Break O'Day LGA, 307 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (206), violent (64), break-ins (30). 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 St Marys?

3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the St Marys centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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