Swansea, TAS 7190 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Swansea is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7190, home to 997 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Southern Midlands local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 69 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$238 /wk
Population997
Median age62
Area243.8 km²
To CBD69 km
LGAGlamorgan-Spring Bay

Demographics

Population
997
Median age
62 years
Median household income
$929 /week
Median personal income
$565 /week
Median family income
$1,272 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Glamorgan-Spring Bay
Statistical region (SA4)
South East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$238 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,079
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • Swansea Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Swansea, Victoria St before Franklin St bus · 115 m
  • Swansea, Victoria St after Franklin St bus · 137 m
  • Swansea, Tasman Hwy before Shaw St bus · 778 m
  • Swansea, Tasman Hwy after Shaw St bus · 788 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 9 restaurants
  • 3 parks and reserves
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 4 playgrounds

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

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), 68.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 44.3% of the 897 resolvable premises in Swansea. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 38.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 44.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 16.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%

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: 190 across the Glamorgan-Spring Bay LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 126 other offences, 31 violent offences, 9 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Glamorgan-Spring Bay — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Swansea?

Swansea (TAS 7190) had 997 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 62. It sits within the Glamorgan-Spring Bay local government area.

What is the median rent in Swansea?

The median advertised rent in Swansea is $238/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Swansea?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Swansea covering government sectors. Nearest include: Swansea Primary School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Swansea?

Swansea is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (44.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Swansea?

Across Glamorgan-Spring Bay LGA, 190 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (126), violent (31), vehicle theft (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 Swansea?

In Swansea, 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 (68.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Swansea?

4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Swansea centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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