Strahan, TAS 7468 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Strahan is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7468, home to 697 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the West Coast local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 147 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 697
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,347 /week
- Median personal income
- $722 /week
- Median family income
- $1,908 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- West Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- West and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Braddon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $195 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Strahan Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Esplanade opp Strahan Visitor Centre
- Strahan, Reid St before Harvey St
- Strahan, Reid St after Harvey St
- Strahan, Harvey St before Andrew St
- Strahan, Harvey St after Andrew St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 5 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.1% of the 534 resolvable premises in Strahan. 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.
- Fibre to the Node: 1.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 96.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 212 across the West Coast LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 270 other offences, 87 violent offences, 15 break-ins.
Other suburbs in West Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strahan?
Strahan (TAS 7468) had 697 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the West Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Strahan?
The median advertised rent in Strahan is $195/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Strahan?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Strahan covering government sectors. Nearest include: Strahan Primary School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Strahan?
Strahan is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Strahan?
Across West Coast LGA, 212 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (270), violent (87), break-ins (15). 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 Strahan?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Strahan centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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