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Geeveston, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Geeveston is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 1,262. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,262 Population 1/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$18,725 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$18,725 median income, 6.7% unemployment
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Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent

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About Geeveston

Geeveston

Geeveston is a small town in the south of Tasmania in Australia near the Huon River, 62 km (39 mi) south west of Hobart, making it one of Australia's southernmost towns. The town name originates William Geeves, an English settler who was given a land grant by Lady Jane Franklin in the area then known as Lightwood Bottom. The settlement Geeves set up was renamed Geeves Town in 1861, and the name eventually became Geeveston. Geeveston is for local government purposes included in the area of the Huon Valley Council and is part of the division of Franklin for both Australian House of Representatives and Tasmanian House of Assembly electoral purposes.

People

Population1,262
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,725
Per Capita$18,725
Unemployment6.7%

Housing

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Home Value$152,000
Rent$760
Ownership84.8%
Housing Units505

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population1,262
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates-43.1634°, 146.9255°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (867 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$18,725
Median Age44.0 years

About Geeveston

Geeveston is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 1,262. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Geeveston has a population of 1,262 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,006.7 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,262
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
2,006.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Geeveston vs Australia Average

The median household income in Geeveston is $18,725, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,725 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $360, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 120 business establishments.

Income: Geeveston vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,725
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,725
Avg Weekly Wage$360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)120

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Geeveston is $152,000, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 84.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 505 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,000
46% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$760
35% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.8%
Owner-Occupied84.8%
Renter-Occupied15.2%
Housing Units505

Property Tax

Climate in Geeveston

Geeveston has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (16°C), the coldest is Jun (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.8° 57.9
Feb 16°C / 61°F 10.2° / 21.7° 54.2
Mar 14.1°C / 57°F 8.5° / 19.7° 53.5
Apr 11.8°C / 53°F 6.6° / 17° 60.7
May 9.9°C / 50°F 5.2° / 14.6° 72.6
Jun 7.4°C / 45°F 2.6° / 12.2° 73.8
Jul 7.4°C / 45°F 2.5° / 12.2° 89.3
Aug 8.2°C / 47°F 3.4° / 13.1° 119.2
Sep 10°C / 50°F 5° / 14.9° 102.2
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 6.3° / 16.4° 99.4
Nov 12.8°C / 55°F 7.5° / 18° 72.2
Dec 14.4°C / 58°F 8.8° / 19.9° 67.0
Geeveston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area2,006.7 sq mi (5,197.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-43.1634°N, 146.9255°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 111 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
June 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
August 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
November 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in

Geeveston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Geeveston

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Geeveston Primary School - - - -
Sacred Heart Catholic School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Geeveston

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC - AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthony Borghesi - AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Hobart - AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Geeveston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Museum
Cygnet Living History Museum
Dover Museum and Art Gallery
Schoolmasters House
The Wooden Boat Centre

Libraries in Geeveston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cygnet Library0.0
Geeveston Library0.0
Huonville Library0.0

Hotels in Geeveston

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kermandie Hotel

Restaurants in Geeveston

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Masaaki's Sushi
The Old Bank of Geeveston

Cafes in Geeveston

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harvest and Light

Gas Stations in Geeveston

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Geeveston

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Geeveston

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Geeveston Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Geeveston

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Mawson 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Geeveston

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bruny Island Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge Aerodrome-Small Airport
Glendevie Airport-Small Airport
Sandfly Airport-Small Airport
Windrush International Airport-Small Airport
YDNA-Small Airport

Post Offices in Geeveston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Geeveston LPO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Geeveston

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Tasmanian WildernessMixed1982

Churches & Religious Organizations in Geeveston

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Joseph's Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Geeveston

Tasmanian Wilderness
Mixed · inscribed 1982
In a region that has been subjected to severe glaciation, these parks and reserves, with their steep gorges, covering an area of over 1 million ha, constitute one of the last expanses of temperate rainforest in the world. Remains found in limestone caves attes...

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 Geeveston

What is the population of Geeveston?

Geeveston has a population of 1,262 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,006.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Geeveston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,725, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,000 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Geeveston?

Geeveston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

How is the job market in Geeveston?

The unemployment rate in Geeveston is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $360. There are 120 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Geeveston?

The median home value in Geeveston is $152,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $760. The homeownership rate is 84.8%.

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