Winkleigh, TAS 7275 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Winkleigh is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7275, home to 189 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Meander Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 178 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$255 /wk
Population189
Median age47
Area46.9 km²
To CBD178 km
LGAWest Tamar

Demographics

Population
189
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$1,397 /week
Median personal income
$725 /week
Median family income
$1,562 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
West Tamar
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$255 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,330
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Exeter Primary School Primary · Government
  • Exeter High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 26.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 79.2% of the 77 resolvable premises in Winkleigh. 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: 79.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 20.8%

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: 628 across the West Tamar LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 229 other offences, 127 violent offences, 38 break-ins.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Winkleigh?

Winkleigh (TAS 7275) had 189 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the West Tamar local government area.

What is the median rent in Winkleigh?

The median advertised rent in Winkleigh is $255/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Winkleigh?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Winkleigh covering government sectors. Nearest include: Exeter Primary School (8.9 km), Exeter High School (9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Winkleigh?

Winkleigh is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (79.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Winkleigh?

Across West Tamar LGA, 628 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (229), violent (127), break-ins (38). 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 Winkleigh?

In Winkleigh, 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 (26.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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