Whitemark, TAS 7255 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Whitemark is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7255, home to 308 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Flinders (Tas.) local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 337 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $1,105 /week
- Median personal income
- $697 /week
- Median family income
- $1,812 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Flinders (Tas.)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Launceston and North East
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bass
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $135 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $808
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Flinders Island District High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 3 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 128 resolvable premises in Whitemark. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 25 across the Flinders (Tas.) LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (up 39% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9 violent offences, 6 other offences, 3 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Whitemark?
Whitemark (TAS 7255) had 308 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Flinders (Tas.) local government area.
What is the median rent in Whitemark?
The median advertised rent in Whitemark is $135/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Whitemark?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Whitemark covering government sectors. Nearest include: Flinders Island District High School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Whitemark?
Whitemark is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Whitemark?
Across Flinders LGA, 25 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (9), other (6), vehicle theft (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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