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Ambleside, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Ambleside is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 633. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
633 Population 14/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
32.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$23,525 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,525 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $803/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population633
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density14/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,525
Per Capita$23,525
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$160,600
Rent$803
Ownership85.0%
Housing Units253

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain32.5 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population633
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates-41.2032°, 146.3723°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation32.5 inches (824 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,525
Median Age48.0 years

About Ambleside

Ambleside is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 633. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Ambleside has a population of 633 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

633
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
44.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ambleside vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ambleside is $23,525, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,525 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $452, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 60 business establishments.

Income: Ambleside vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,525
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,525
Avg Weekly Wage$452

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ambleside is $160,600, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $803 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 85.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 253 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,600
43% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$803
31% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.0%
Owner-Occupied85.0%
Renter-Occupied15.0%
Housing Units253

Property Tax

Climate in Ambleside

Ambleside has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 718 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C / 63°F 12.4° / 21.6° 48.0
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.9° 35.1
Mar 15.6°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.4° 42.8
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 8.7° / 17.7° 56.8
May 11.2°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.5° 64.4
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.5° 72.4
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4.8° / 12.9° 85.7
Aug 9.1°C / 48°F 5° / 13.2° 77.6
Sep 10.2°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.3° 75.8
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 7.4° / 15.9° 55.2
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18° 56.8
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 10.8° / 19.8° 47.5
Ambleside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below Australia avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-41.2032°N, 146.3723°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 140 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 44 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 56 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
July 40°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in

Ambleside has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Ambleside

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast (NZ) AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 104.5 adult, contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Ambleside

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Axeman's Hall of Fame
Bass Strait Maritime Centre
Home Hill
Latrobe Courthouse Museum
Sherwood Hall
The Hive Museum

Libraries in Ambleside

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Devonport Library0.0
Latrobe Library0.0
Ulverstone Library0.0

Restaurants in Ambleside

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Argosy Bistro

Golf Courses in Ambleside

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Devonport Golf Club

Airports Near Ambleside

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devonport AirportDPOMedium Airport
Wynyard AirportBWTMedium Airport
Cranbourn AirfieldSmall Airport
George Town AirportGEESmall Airport
Long Hill AirportSmall Airport
Mole Creek AirportSmall Airport
Rostella AirportSmall Airport
Stony Head Military Area AirstripSmall Airport
The Vale AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambleside

What is the population of Ambleside?

Ambleside has a population of 633 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ambleside expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,525, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,600 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $803 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ambleside?

Ambleside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches.

How is the job market in Ambleside?

The unemployment rate in Ambleside is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $452. There are 60 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ambleside?

The median home value in Ambleside is $160,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $803. The homeownership rate is 85.0%.

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