Smithton, TAS 7330
Circular HeadAll suburbs in postcode 7330
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Median house price
$385,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Smithton itself.
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Smithton at a glance
- Median unit
- $310,000
- Population
- 3,934
- Median age 42
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Smithton
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Smithton, houses changed hands at $385,000 in 2024, well below the Tasmania median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Smithton itself. Units come in around $310,000, roughly 19% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $77,000. Prices are well below the Tasmania median, which keeps Smithton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $220/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $222/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Smithton
Smithton (7330) sits in the Circular Head region of Tasmania. The median house here is $385,000, well below the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Smithton has roughly 3,934 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Smithton scores 4/100 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 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 995 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Smithton
Schools serving Smithton: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
Non-government schools
Circular Head Christian School
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Smithton's population at 3,934, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 66%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 68%
- Renter occupied
- 27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.97% (median rent $220/wk against a $385,000 price tag). Units yield 3.72% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.97%
- On the $385,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.72%
- On the $310,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 995 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 21.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Smithton
- What is the median house price in Smithton?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Smithton, TAS 7330 is $385,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Smithton itself. The median unit price is $310,000.
- How much is my house worth in Smithton?
- A useful starting point is the Smithton median house price of $385,000 (units $310,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Smithton postcode?
- Smithton is in the 7330 postcode, in TAS, in the Circular Head region.
- Where is Smithton?
- Smithton is a suburb in the Circular Head area, TAS 7330.
- What is the average rent in Smithton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $222.
- What schools are in Smithton?
- There are 4 schools serving Smithton on this page, including Circular Head Christian School, Smithton Primary School, St Peter Chanel Catholic School.
- How walkable is Smithton?
- Smithton has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Smithton?
- Smithton is close to Broadmeadows, Scotchtown, Irishtown, Mella, Christmas Hills.
- What is the population of Smithton?
- The population of Smithton is approximately 3,934 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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