Western Junction, TAS 7212 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Western Junction is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7212, home to 128 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Break O'Day local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 147 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 128
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,625 /week
- Median personal income
- $746 /week
- Median family income
- $2,062 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Northern Midlands
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Launceston and North East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,354
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Evandale Primary School
- Perth Primary School
- Youngtown Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 1 park or reserve
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 680 mm
- Reference station: Launceston Airport, 34.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 67.3% of the 214 resolvable premises in Western Junction. 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: 19.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 67.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 13.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 631 across the Northern Midlands LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 266 other offences, 114 violent offences, 34 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Western Junction?
Western Junction (TAS 7212) had 128 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Northern Midlands local government area.
What is the median rent in Western Junction?
The median advertised rent in Western Junction is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Western Junction?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Western Junction covering government sectors. Nearest include: Evandale Primary School (3 km), Perth Primary School (3.9 km), Youngtown Primary School (9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Western Junction?
Western Junction is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (67.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Western Junction?
Across Northern Midlands LGA, 631 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (266), violent (114), vehicle theft (34). 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 Western Junction?
In Western Junction, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (34.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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