Surges Bay, TAS 7116 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Surges Bay is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7116, home to 163 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Central Highlands (Tas.) local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 48 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,297 /week
- Median personal income
- $541 /week
- Median family income
- $1,333 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Huon Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South East
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Franklin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $288 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Geeveston Primary School
- Cygnet Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Surges Bay, Huon Hwy at Esperance Coast Rd
- Surges Bay, Huon Hwy before Esperance Coast Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
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), 47.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.6% of the 81 resolvable premises in Surges Bay. 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: 92.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 485 across the Huon Valley LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 364 other offences, 78 violent offences, 30 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Surges Bay?
Surges Bay (TAS 7116) had 163 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Huon Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Surges Bay?
The median advertised rent in Surges Bay is $288/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Surges Bay?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Surges Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Geeveston Primary School (8.3 km), Cygnet Primary School (9.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Surges Bay?
Surges Bay is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Surges Bay?
Across Huon Valley LGA, 485 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (364), violent (78), vehicle theft (30). 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 Surges Bay?
In Surges Bay, 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 (47.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Surges Bay?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Surges Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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.
Additional sources for this profile:
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People — school site locations (theLIST)
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Hobart (Ellerslie Road)
- Department of State Growth Tasmania — GTFS schedule
- Tasmania Police Reporting Dashboard
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address