Taranna, TAS 7180 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Taranna is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7180, home to 167 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tasman local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 62 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 167
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $782 /week
- Median personal income
- $430 /week
- Median family income
- $919 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tasman
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $210 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,116
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Taranna, opp 5937 Arthur Hwy
- Taranna, Arthur Hwy opp George St
- Taranna, Arthur Hwy at George St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 5 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
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), 61.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.3% of the 144 resolvable premises in Taranna. 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: 99.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 100 across the Tasman LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 50 other offences, 21 violent offences, 12 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Taranna?
Taranna (TAS 7180) had 167 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Tasman local government area.
What is the median rent in Taranna?
The median advertised rent in Taranna is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Taranna?
Taranna is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Taranna?
Across Tasman LGA, 100 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (50), violent (21), vehicle theft (12). 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 Taranna?
In Taranna, 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 (61.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Taranna?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Taranna 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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