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.
Snapshot
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
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)
- St Marys District School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- St Marys, Story St at Main St
- St Marys, Story St after Main St
- St Marys District School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 7 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
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%
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.
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.
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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