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Glenorchy, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Glenorchy is a small city in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 10,647. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
10,647 Population 2,629/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$20,821 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$20,821 median income, 8.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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About Glenorchy

Glenorchy

Glenorchy is a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Glenorchy is bound by the River Derwent to the east, Mount Wellington to the west, Hobart City to the south and Brighton to the north. The city officially begins at Creek Road New Town, in Hobart's northern suburbs, and includes, Moonah, Derwent Park, Lutana, Goodwood, Montrose, Rosetta, Berriedale, Chigwell, Claremont and Austins Ferry. It is the seat of the local government area of the same name, the City of Glenorchy.

People

Population10,647
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2,629/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,821
Per Capita$20,821
Unemployment8.8%

Housing

D
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership54.6%
Housing Units4,259

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population10,647
Population Density2,629 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates-42.8334°, 147.2759°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,821
Median Age35.0 years

About Glenorchy

Glenorchy is a small city in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 10,647. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Glenorchy has a population of 10,647 with a density of 2,629 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,647
Total Population
2,629
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Glenorchy vs Australia Average

The median household income in Glenorchy is $20,821, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,821 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $400, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,011 business establishments.

Income: Glenorchy vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,821
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,821
Avg Weekly Wage$400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,011

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Glenorchy is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 54.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,259 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership54.6%
Owner-Occupied54.6%
Renter-Occupied45.4%
Housing Units4,259

Property Tax

Climate in Glenorchy

Glenorchy has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 13° / 22.7° 41.1
Feb 17.5°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.2° 37.8
Mar 16.2°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.7° 35.4
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.9° 41.2
May 11.4°C / 53°F 7.6° / 15.2° 39.7
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F 5.5° / 12.7° 45.9
Jul 8.9°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.6° 42.2
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13.7° 64.7
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.7° 57.7
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.3° / 17.6° 52.9
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 10° / 19.2° 49.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 11.6° / 21° 53.7
Glenorchy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density2,629/sq mi
Coordinates-42.8334°N, 147.2759°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

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 68 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
August 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in

Glenorchy has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Glenorchy

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Guilford Young College (Glenorchy Campus)
Cosgrove High School
Glenorchy Primary School
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Radio Stations near Glenorchy

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 Glenorchy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Museum
Army Museum of Tasmania
Channel Museum
Claremont War Memorial Hall
Gatekeeper Cottage
Grote Reber Museum
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Matron's Quarters
Mawsons Hut Replica Museum
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
Narryna Heritage Museum
Richmond Gaol
Rosny Barn
Tasmania Police Museum
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Tasmanian Transport Museum

Libraries in Glenorchy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Bridgewater Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Huonville Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
LINC0.0
New Norfolk Lbrary0.0
Rosny Library0.0
Rosny Library0.0
State Library of Tasmania0.0

Farmers Markets in Glenorchy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Restaurants in Glenorchy

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mayur Indian Takeaway
Saint Hugo's

Cafes in Glenorchy

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agent Cooper
The Luna's Cafe
Time Out Cafe

Cinemas in Glenorchy

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Village Cinemas

Dentists in Glenorchy

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glenorchy Dental Centre (Oral Health Services Tasmania)

Veterinaries in Glenorchy

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Montrose VetCentre

Train Stations in Glenorchy

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glenorchy
Montrose
Tasmanian Transport Museum

Gas Stations in Glenorchy

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #432707922
Caltex
Shell

Banks in Glenorchy

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in Glenorchy

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Northgate Shopping Centre

Gyms in Glenorchy

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Glenorchy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Deep South Brewing Company
Deep South Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Glenorchy

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Glenorchy

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Glenorchy

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell AirportSmall Airport
Bruny Island AirportSmall Airport
Cambridge AerodromeSmall Airport
Glendevie AirportSmall Airport
Jericho AirportSmall Airport
Lagoon Bay AirportSmall Airport
Sandfly AirportSmall Airport
Triabunna AirportSmall Airport
Tunbridge AirportSmall Airport
Windrush International AirportSmall Airport
Woodbury AirfieldSmall Airport
YDNASmall Airport

Post Offices in Glenorchy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Glenorchy Post Shop

Treatment Centers in Glenorchy

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bathurst Street Skin Cancer Clinic
City Doctors & Travel Clinic
Gregory Street Psychology
Hopkins Street Medical Clinic
Millbrook Rise Centre
Psychology Centre
Sandy Bay Clinic
Sandy Bay Podiatry
Silk Laser Clinics
st.lukes Health

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glenorchy

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mathew's Church

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 Glenorchy

What is the population of Glenorchy?

Glenorchy has a population of 10,647 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,629 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Glenorchy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,821, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Glenorchy?

Glenorchy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in Glenorchy?

The job market in Glenorchy faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $400. There are 1,011 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Glenorchy?

The median home value in Glenorchy is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 54.6%.

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