Zeehan, TAS 7469 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Zeehan is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7469, home to 722 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Coast local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 213 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 722
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $951 /week
- Median personal income
- $498 /week
- Median family income
- $1,202 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- West Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- West and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Braddon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $160 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $606
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Zeehan Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Zeehan, Main St opp Shield St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.5% of the 627 resolvable premises in Zeehan. 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 Node: 99.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 212 across the West Coast LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 270 other offences, 87 violent offences, 15 break-ins.
Other suburbs in West Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zeehan?
Zeehan (TAS 7469) had 722 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the West Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Zeehan?
The median advertised rent in Zeehan is $160/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Zeehan?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Zeehan covering government sectors. Nearest include: Zeehan Primary School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Zeehan?
Zeehan is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Zeehan?
Across West Coast LGA, 212 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (270), violent (87), break-ins (15). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Zeehan?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Zeehan 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.
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