Wynyard, TAS 7325 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wynyard is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7325, home to 6,296 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Burnie local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 244 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$221 /wk
Population6,296
Median age49
Area52 km²
To CBD244 km
LGAWaratah-Wynyard

Demographics

Population
6,296
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$1,042 /week
Median personal income
$596 /week
Median family income
$1,490 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Waratah-Wynyard
Statistical region (SA4)
West and North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Braddon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$221 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,213
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Wynyard High School Secondary · Government
  • Table Cape Primary School Primary · Government
  • Boat Harbour Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 22 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Wynyard Shops, Jackson St before Goldie St bus · 241 m
  • Wynyard Shops, Jackson St after Goldie St bus · 246 m
  • Saunders St opp Wynyard Recreation Ground bus · 312 m
  • Wynyard Recreation Ground, Saunders St bus · 320 m
  • Dodgin St after Hogg St bus · 449 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 10 cafés
  • 8 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 18 parks and reserves
  • 10 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 11 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 99.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 81.5% of the 3,775 resolvable premises in Wynyard. 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: 7.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 81.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 9.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%

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: 498 across the Waratah-Wynyard LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 11% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 345 other offences, 160 violent offences, 10 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wynyard?

Wynyard (TAS 7325) had 6,296 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Waratah-Wynyard local government area.

What is the median rent in Wynyard?

The median advertised rent in Wynyard is $221/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wynyard?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wynyard covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wynyard High School (1 km), Table Cape Primary School (1.2 km), Boat Harbour Primary School (9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wynyard?

Wynyard is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (81.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wynyard?

Across Waratah-Wynyard LGA, 498 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (345), violent (160), vehicle theft (10). 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 Wynyard?

In Wynyard, 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 (99.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Wynyard?

22 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wynyard centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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