Central Highlands Regional Council
Geeveston
Geeveston at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
1,431
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Geeveston.
Geeveston (7116) sits in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania.
Geeveston has roughly 1,431 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Geeveston scores 24/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Geeveston's population at 1,431, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,431
Median age
44
Family households
69%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
1,431
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
24
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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 Geeveston.
Local schools for Geeveston
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Government School Catchment
Geeveston Primary School
Franklin Primary School
Cygnet Primary School
© 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 Geeveston.
- What is the Geeveston postcode?
- Geeveston is in the 7116 postcode, in TAS, in the Central Highlands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Geeveston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Geeveston?
- There are 10 schools serving Geeveston on this page, including Sacred Heart Catholic School, Geeveston Primary School, Franklin Primary School.
- How walkable is Geeveston?
- Geeveston has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Geeveston?
- Geeveston is close to Port Huon, Cairns Bay, Castle Forbes Bay, Waterloo, Wattle Grove.
- What is the population of Geeveston?
- Geeveston has approximately 1,431 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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