Cornelian Bay at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
13.2k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Cornelian Bay.
The postcode for Cornelian Bay is 7008 (TAS), part of Greater Hobart.
Cornelian Bay (7008) sits in the Glenorchy region of Tasmania.
Cornelian Bay has roughly 13,210 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Cornelian Bay scores 10/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cornelian Bay's population at 13,210, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
13,210
Median age
38
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13,210
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cornelian Bay.
Local schools for Cornelian Bay
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Government School Catchment
Bowen Road Primary School
Hobart City High School
New Town Primary School
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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 Cornelian Bay.
- What is the Cornelian Bay postcode?
- Cornelian Bay is in the 7008 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Glenorchy region.
- Where is Cornelian Bay?
- Cornelian Bay is a suburb of Hobart, in TAS 7008. It is part of the Greater Hobart area, in the City of Glenorchy region.
- What is the average rent in Cornelian Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Cornelian Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Cornelian Bay on this page, including Bowen Road Primary School, Hobart City High School, New Town Primary School.
- How walkable is Cornelian Bay?
- Cornelian Bay has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Cornelian Bay?
- Cornelian Bay is close to New Town, Lutana, Moonah, Queens Domain, North Hobart.
- What is the population of Cornelian Bay?
- The population of Cornelian Bay is approximately 13,210 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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