Moving to Geilston Bay TAS 7015
What the official numbers say about living in Geilston Bay — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median household income of $1,610 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Geilston Bay grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,183 → 3,461 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Nepali, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Geilston Bay scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Metro Springfield, 5.1 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Bellerive Village Ferry Terminal, 4.7 km south.
Nearest airport: Hobart Airport, 12.5 km east.
The Hobart CBD is roughly 6 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 23 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 15 parks — see them all on the Geilston Bay profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Lindisfarne North Primary School 550 m · Australian Christian College - Hobart 750 m · St Cuthberts Catholic School 1.2 km · Risdon Vale Primary School 2.3 km · Lindisfarne Primary School 2.3 km · Rose Bay High School 3.2 km · Eastside Lutheran College 3.4 km · Montagu Bay Primary School 3.5 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.5 km · IGA 2.1 km · Foodworks 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Astor Park 550 m · Fairfield Park 700 m · Adina Park 1.1 km · Beltana Park 1.6 km · Matthew Simmons Park 1.9 km · Wilson Play Park 1.9 km · Lindisfarne Memorial Park 2 km · Coobar Play Park 2.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Geilston Bay, most often seen first: Forest Raven · Eurasian Blackbird · Yellow-throated Honeyeater · Kelp Gull · Silver Gull · Tasmanian Native-hen.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Geilston Bay, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geilston Bay here | 3,461 | — | 7/10 | 73% |
| Lindisfarne | 6,639 | — | 7/10 | 63% |
| Risdon Vale | 3,171 | — | 1/10 | 76% |
| Rose Bay | 1,188 | — | 8/10 | 17% |
| Warrane | 2,695 | — | 1/10 | 65% |
| Lutana | 2,616 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
| Bellerive | 4,945 | — | 7/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Clarence — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Franklin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 7015 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Geilston Bay profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $380 a week.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,183 people to 3,461. It sits about 6 km from the Hobart CBD in a straight line. Local government is Clarence council, and the federal seat is Franklin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Geilston Bay vs Lindisfarne · Geilston Bay vs Risdon Vale.
Nearby guides: Lindisfarne · Risdon Vale · Rose Bay · Warrane · Lutana · Bellerive.
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