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Granton, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Granton is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 1,672. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,672 Population 2,064/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$29,474 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,474 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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About Granton

Granton

Granton is a rural residential locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Derwent Valley (80%) and Glenorchy (20%) in the South-east and Hobart LGA regions of Tasmania. The locality is about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of the town of Glenorchy. The 2016 census recorded a population of 1736 for the state suburb of Granton. It is a suburb of Hobart. Rust Road is the approximate boundary between the two municipalities at Granton.

People

Population1,672
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,064/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,474
Per Capita$29,474
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership91.9%
Housing Units669

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,672
Population Density2,064 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-42.7515°, 147.2280°
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$29,474
Median Age40.0 years

About Granton

Granton is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 1,672. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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.

Granton has a population of 1,672 with a density of 2,064 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,672
Total Population
2,064
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Granton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Granton is $29,474, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,474 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $567, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 159 business establishments.

Income: Granton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,474
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,474
Avg Weekly Wage$567

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)159

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Granton is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 91.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 669 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.9%
Owner-Occupied91.9%
Renter-Occupied8.1%
Housing Units669

Property Tax

Climate in Granton

Granton has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.3°C), the coldest is Jul (8.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 489 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 11.7° / 24.9° 41.0
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23.8° 31.8
Mar 16°C / 61°F 10° / 22.1° 37.6
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.9° 32.7
May 10.9°C / 52°F 5.9° / 15.8° 35.2
Jun 8.8°C / 48°F 4° / 13.6° 47.9
Jul 8.2°C / 47°F 3.3° / 13.1° 37.5
Aug 8.8°C / 48°F 3.6° / 14° 52.4
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 5.4° / 16.2° 40.6
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.3° 43.5
Nov 14.7°C / 58°F 8.8° / 20.6° 45.7
Dec 16.5°C / 62°F 10.3° / 22.7° 43.0
Granton 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 39 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density2,064/sq mi
Coordinates-42.7515°N, 147.2280°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 60 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 134 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
August 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in

Granton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 45°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Granton

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 Granton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Museum
Army Museum of Tasmania
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 Granton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Bridgewater Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Glenorchy 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 Granton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market

Restaurants in Granton

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The York Hotel 12 Mile Steakhouse

Breweries in Granton

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

Stadiums & Teams in Granton

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Granton

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Granton

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

Treatment Centers in Granton

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

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 Granton

What is the population of Granton?

Granton has a population of 1,672 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,064 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Granton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,474, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Granton?

Granton 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 Granton?

Granton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $567. There are 159 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Granton?

The median home value in Granton is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 91.9%.

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