Geeveston

TAS 7116 • Rest of TAS

1,431
Population (2021)
$28,808
Median Income
231.40 km²
Area
201m
Elevation

About Geeveston

Geeveston is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Tasmania, located within the Huon Valley (Municipality) area. With a population of 1,431 and a median income of $28,808, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 231.40 km² at an elevation of 201m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of TAS.

Situated at an elevation of 201m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. Geeveston offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

Geeveston falls under postcode 7116 and is governed by Huon Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Franklin (Huon) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
7116
Urban Area
Geeveston
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-43.15°, 146.87°
Statistical Area
Rest of TAS
Area
231.40 km²
Elevation
201m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$270
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,083
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,302
Census 2021
1,431
9.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,244
Income 2021
$28,808
23.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,125
Born Overseas 178

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 71
  • 2. New Zealand 24
  • 3. South Africa 9
  • 4. United States 8
  • 5. Malaysia 7
  • 6. Germany 5
  • 7. Netherlands 5
  • 8. Philippines 5
  • 9. Scotland 5
  • 10. Brazil 4
  • 11. Italy 4
  • 12. Thailand 4
  • 13. France 3
  • 14. Indonesia 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 603
Australian 595
Australian Aboriginal 182
Irish 151
Scottish 137
German 68
Dutch 20
Italian 19
New Zealander 18
Welsh 13

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

930
Both parents born in Australia
217
Both parents born overseas
166
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
54.5%
Christianity
33.3%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
78 (5.5%)
5-14 years
194 (13.6%)
15-19 years
67 (4.7%)
20-24 years
64 (4.5%)
25-34 years
127 (8.9%)
35-44 years
186 (13.0%)
45-54 years
178 (12.4%)
55-64 years
232 (16.2%)
65-74 years
201 (14.0%)
75-84 years
87 (6.1%)
85+ years
15 (1.0%)

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