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TAS · Kingborough Council

Taroona, 7053

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Updated

Desirability score

40.4/100
Average

Top 25% of Tasmania's suburbs

65% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Premium
  • Good transport
  • Historic
  • Green space
  • Schools
What Taroona is known for: Premium, Good transport, Historic, Green space, Schools

Suburb profile

Taroona sits up in the Kingborough hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.

Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood.

Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker safety and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and schools and education holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
3,121
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,845
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
79 of 1,270
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
56.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
62 / 30 / 8

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)
$450
Rental bonds lodged (latest monthly release)
11

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,134
  • Taroona High SchoolSecondary
  • Taroona Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

23 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 28, No.165 Channel Hwy
  • Stop 29, No.183 Channel Hwy
  • Stop 30, No.209 Channel Hwy
  • Stop 31, No.231 Channel Hwy
  • Stop 32, Channel Hwy opp. Shot Tower

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (3)
  • Channel Hwy Stop 23 OutBus stop

    50 Channel Highway, Taroona

  • Channel Hwy Stop 24 InBus stop

    47 Channel Highway, Taroona

  • Channel Hwy Stop 24 OutBus stop

    70 Channel Highway, Taroona

  • Channel Hwy Stop 25 InBus stop

    101 Channel Highway, Taroona

  • Channel Hwy Stop 25 OutBus stop

    Opp 117 Channel Highway, Taroona

  • Channel Hwy Stop 26 InBus stop

    121 Channel Highway, Taroona

  • Channel Hwy Stop 26 OutBus stop

    Channel Highway, Taroona

  • Channel Hwy Stop 27 InBus stop

    145 Channel Highway, Taroona

  • Channel Hwy Stop 27 OutBus stop

    124 Channel Highway, Taroona

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

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Batchelors Grave Historic SiteNature reserve
  • Cartwright ReservePark
  • Kelvedon ParkPark
  • Louisa Hinsby ParkPark
  • Madges ParkPark
  • Taroona ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Taroona Family Medical CentreChannel Highwaydoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

13 state heritage places

  • Batchelor's GraveLOT 3 NUBEENA CR, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Bel Air7 GRANGE AV, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Hillgrove269 CHANNEL HWY, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • House24 ILLAWONG CR, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • House26 ILLAWONG CR, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Melinga Place Boatsheds MELINGA ST, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Pius X Catholic Church98 CHANNEL HWY, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Shot Tower318 Channel HWY, Taroona, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Stone TroughTAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Taroona Animal Quarantine Station31 NUBEENA CR, TAROONA, 7053Permanently 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)
8
Parks (OSM)
6

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
40.4/100 — Average
State standing
Top 25% of Tasmania's suburbs
National rank
3269th in Australia
State rank
82nd in TAS
Peer rank
#3 among Metro Hobart · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#38 among Metro Hobart suburbs
Data confidence
65%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Batchelor's GraveheritageLOT 3 NUBEENA CR, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Bel Airheritage7 GRANGE AV, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Hillgroveheritage269 CHANNEL HWY, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Househeritage24 ILLAWONG CR, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Househeritage26 ILLAWONG CR, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Melinga Place Boatshedsheritage MELINGA ST, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Pius X Catholic Churchheritage98 CHANNEL HWY, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Shot Towerheritage318 Channel HWY, Taroona, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Stone TroughheritageTAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered
  • Taroona Animal Quarantine Stationheritage31 NUBEENA CR, TAROONA, 7053Permanently Registered

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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