Moving to Geeveston TAS 7116
What the official numbers say about living in Geeveston — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $270 a week, against a median household income of $1,103 a week.
About 84% of homes are owner-occupied and 15% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Geeveston grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,431 → 1,431 people).
Around 69% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Bengali, German, Polish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Geeveston scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 13% work from home.
The Hobart CBD is roughly 46 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 3 parks — see them all on the Geeveston profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Geeveston Primary School 150 m · Sacred Heart Catholic School 2 km
Groceries: IGA 650 m
Parks and reserves: Heritage Park 450 m · Geeves Monument And Swamp Gum Park 650 m · Memorial Park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Geeveston, most often seen first: Eurasian Blackbird · House Sparrow · Superb Fairy-wren · European Goldfinch · New Holland Honeyeater · Pacific Black Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Geeveston, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geeveston here | 1,431 | — | 2/10 | 71% |
| Franklin | 1,301 | — | 3/10 | 55% |
| Cygnet | 1,742 | — | 2/10 | 63% |
| Dover | 923 | — | 2/10 | 63% |
| Huonville | 3,002 | — | 2/10 | 47% |
| Ranelagh | 1,484 | — | 4/10 | 55% |
| Kettering | 943 | — | 7/10 | 54% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Huon Valley — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Franklin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 7116 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Geeveston profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $270 a week, and about 15% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,431 people to 1,431. It sits about 46 km from the Hobart CBD in a straight line. Local government is Huon Valley council, and the federal seat is Franklin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Geeveston vs Franklin.
Nearby guides: Franklin · Cygnet · Dover · Huonville · Ranelagh · Kettering.
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