suburb.guide

TAS · Tasman Council

Port Arthur, 7182

Current weather

8°CClear sky

92% humidity · 19 km/h wind · 13.1° / 7.1° today · 13.6 mm rain

Desirability score

22.2/100
Below average

253rd in TAS

53% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Affordable
  • Shops
  • Established
  • Residential
What Port Arthur is known for: Coastal, Affordable, Shops, Established, Residential

Suburb profile

Port Arthur wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Salt air and open horizons give the suburb a relaxed, outdoor feel year-round.

An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with community and employment and housing affordability the main drags compared with similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
247
Median age
57
Median household income / week
$912
Dwelling vacancy
65.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
189 of 290
Median monthly mortgage
$975
Employment rate
36.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
9 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

All types (latest monthly release)
$350
Rental bonds lodged (latest monthly release)
1

Median weekly rent from Tasmanian rental data where available.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • Tasmanian rental bond lodgements — Department of Justice (Tasmania) · Period: latest monthly release · Updated on site · Monthly XLSX release

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Arthur Hwy, Opp. Port Arthur Store
  • Nubeena Rd / Radnor Rd
  • Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd
  • Nubeena Rd, Opp Safety Cove Rd
  • Port Arthur General Store, Arthur Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench
  • Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA)Bicycle Parking
  • Port Arthur General StoreBus stop
  • TassielinkBus stop
  • Cafe
  • Eucalypt CafeCafe

    6962 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur

  • The Asylum CaféCafe
  • ExplorenEV charging
  • Fountain
  • Petrol station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

6 state heritage places

  • Former Post Office6620 ARTHUR HWY, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered
  • Former Post Office6620 ARTHUR HWY, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered
  • Long Bay Farm and Constable's Station6620 ARTHUR HWY, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered
  • Long Bay Farm and Constable's Station6620 ARTHUR HWY, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered
  • Long Bay Farm and Constable's Station6620 ARTHUR HWY, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered
  • Safety Cove Convict Farm446 SAFETY COVE RD, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via state planning hazard mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
22.2/100 — Below average
National rank
6337th in Australia
State rank
253rd in TAS
Peer rank
#14 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#18 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
53%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Former Post Officeheritage6620 ARTHUR HWY, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered
  • Former Post Officeheritage6620 ARTHUR HWY, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered
  • Long Bay Farm and Constable's Stationheritage6620 ARTHUR HWY, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered
  • Long Bay Farm and Constable's Stationheritage6620 ARTHUR HWY, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered
  • Long Bay Farm and Constable's Stationheritage6620 ARTHUR HWY, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered
  • Safety Cove Convict Farmheritage446 SAFETY COVE RD, PORT ARTHUR, 7182Permanently Registered
  • Arthur Hwy, Opp. Port Arthur Storetransport
  • Nubeena Rd / Radnor Rdtransport
  • Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rdtransport
  • Nubeena Rd, Opp Safety Cove Rdtransport

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed

More in Tasman Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Similar suburbs

Suburbs with a similar population, SEIFA decile and location.