Taroona, TAS 7053 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Taroona is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7053, home to 3,121 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kingborough local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 7 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$420 /wk
Population3,121
Median age47
Area5.8 km²
To CBD7 km
LGAKingborough

Demographics

Population
3,121
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$1,845 /week
Median personal income
$861 /week
Median family income
$2,364 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Kingborough
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Clark
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$420 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Taroona Primary School Primary · Government
  • Taroona High School Secondary · Government
  • Hobart College Secondary · Government
  • Sandy Bay Infant School Primary · Government
  • Early Childhood Intervention Service (Kingston Beach Kindergarten) Special · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 21 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Channel Hwy after Seaview Av bus · 56 m
  • Channel Hwy after Coolamon Rd bus · 116 m
  • Channel Hwy after Taroona Cr bus · 191 m
  • Channel Hwy opp Harrow Pl bus · 253 m
  • Channel Hwy before Churchill Rd bus · 296 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 2 restaurants
  • 20 parks and reserves
  • 5 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 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), 6.4 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 70.1% of the 1,413 resolvable premises in Taroona. 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: 29.8%
  • Fibre to the Node: 70.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

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: 1,059 across the Kingborough LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 685 other offences, 149 violent offences, 51 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Kingborough — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Taroona?

Taroona (TAS 7053) had 3,121 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Kingborough local government area.

What is the median rent in Taroona?

The median advertised rent in Taroona is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Taroona?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Taroona covering government sectors. Nearest include: Taroona Primary School (0.6 km), Taroona High School (0.7 km), Hobart College (4.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Taroona?

Taroona is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (70.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Taroona?

Across Kingborough LGA, 1,059 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (685), violent (149), vehicle theft (51). 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 Taroona?

In Taroona, 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 (6.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Taroona?

21 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Taroona centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 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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