Geilston Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,461
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Geilston Bay.
The postcode for Geilston Bay is 7015 (TAS), part of Greater Hobart.
Geilston Bay (7015) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania.
Geilston Bay has roughly 3,461 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.
Geilston 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Geilston Bay's population at 3,461, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,461
Median age
43
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
3,461
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Geilston Bay.
Local schools for Geilston Bay
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Government School Catchment
Lindisfarne North Primary School
Lindisfarne Primary School
Risdon Vale 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 Geilston Bay.
- What is the Geilston Bay postcode?
- Geilston Bay is in the 7015 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- Where is Geilston Bay?
- Geilston Bay is a suburb of Hobart, in TAS 7015. It is part of the Greater Hobart area, in the Clarence City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Geilston Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Geilston Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Geilston Bay on this page, including Lindisfarne North Primary School, Australian Christian College - Hobart, St Cuthbert's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Geilston Bay?
- Geilston Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Geilston Bay?
- Geilston Bay is close to Lindisfarne, Flagstaff Gully, Rose Bay, Risdon, Montagu Bay.
- What is the population of Geilston Bay?
- The population of Geilston Bay is approximately 3,461 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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