Windermere, TAS 7252 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Windermere is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7252, home to 252 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Launceston local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 195 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 252
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $1,625 /week
- Median personal income
- $772 /week
- Median family income
- $1,899 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Launceston
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Launceston and North East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bass
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,350
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Exeter High School
- Exeter Primary School
- Legana Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Rosevears, Cimitiere Point Jetty, Rosevears Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 3 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (21.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 672 mm
- Reference station: Devonport Airport, 20.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.1% of the 115 resolvable premises in Windermere. 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: 99.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7,065 across the Launceston LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3,164 other offences, 1,410 violent offences, 231 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Windermere?
Windermere (TAS 7252) had 252 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Launceston local government area.
What is the median rent in Windermere?
The median advertised rent in Windermere is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Windermere?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Windermere covering government sectors. Nearest include: Exeter High School (4.5 km), Exeter Primary School (4.6 km), Legana Primary School (7.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Windermere?
Windermere is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Windermere?
Across Launceston LGA, 7,065 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,164), violent (1,410), break-ins (231). 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 Windermere?
In Windermere, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 16.7°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Devonport Airport weather station (20.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Windermere?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Windermere centroid. 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.
Additional sources for this profile:
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People — school site locations (theLIST)
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Devonport Airport
- Department of State Growth Tasmania — GTFS schedule
- Tasmania Police Reporting Dashboard
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address