Kingborough Council
Abels Bay
Abels Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
127
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Abels Bay.
Abels Bay (7112) sits in the Kingborough region of Tasmania.
Abels Bay has roughly 127 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Abels Bay scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Abels Bay's population at 127, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (56% family, 32% lone person).
Population
127
Median age
60
Family households
56%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
127
Median age: 60
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Abels Bay.
Local schools for Abels Bay
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Government School Catchment
Cygnet Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St James Catholic College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Abels Bay.
- What is the Abels Bay postcode?
- Abels Bay is in the 7112 postcode, in TAS, in the Kingborough Council region.
- What is the average rent in Abels Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Abels Bay?
- There are 2 schools serving Abels Bay on this page, including St James Catholic College, Cygnet Primary School.
- How walkable is Abels Bay?
- Abels Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Abels Bay?
- Abels Bay is close to Huon Island, Eggs And Bacon Bay, Randalls Bay, Deep Bay, Lymington.
- What is the population of Abels Bay?
- Abels Bay has approximately 127 residents. The median age is 60.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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