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Howden, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Howden is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 655. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
655 Population 1/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$34,848 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$34,848 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$233,800 home value, $1,169/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population655
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$34,848
Per Capita$34,848
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$233,800
Rent$1,169
Ownership93.1%
Housing Units262

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population655
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates-43.0254°, 147.2937°
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$34,848
Median Age44.0 years

About Howden

Howden is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 655. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 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.

Howden has a population of 655 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

655
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
565.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Howden vs Australia Average

The median household income in Howden is $34,848, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,848 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $670, 53% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: Howden vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$34,848
54% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$34,848
Avg Weekly Wage$670

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Howden is $233,800, 17% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,169 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 93.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 262 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$233,800
17% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,169
1% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.1%
Owner-Occupied93.1%
Renter-Occupied6.9%
Housing Units262

Property Tax

Climate in Howden

Howden has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Feb (17°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 590 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.8°C / 62°F 12.2° / 21.4° 47.8
Feb 17°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.4° 43.0
Mar 15.5°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.7° 44.6
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 9.5° / 17.1° 51.8
May 11.6°C / 53°F 8.1° / 15.2° 40.2
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 6.2° / 12.5° 44.2
Jul 9.2°C / 49°F 5.9° / 12.4° 47.9
Aug 9.8°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.3° 56.8
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 6.9° / 14.7° 54.1
Oct 12°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.2° 50.7
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 9.4° / 17.9° 54.3
Dec 15.5°C / 60°F 10.8° / 20.2° 55.0
Howden 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 95 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

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-43.0254°N, 147.2937°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.74"
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 89 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
August 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in

Howden has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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Radio Stations near Howden

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 Howden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Museum
Army Museum of Tasmania
Channel Museum
Claremont War Memorial Hall
Cygnet Living History Museum
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
Rosny Barn
Tasmania Police Museum
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Tasmanian Transport Museum

Libraries in Howden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Cygnet 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 Howden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Hotels in Howden

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Villa Howden

Restaurants in Howden

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eagles by the Bay

Golf Courses in Howden

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North West Bay Golf Course

Breweries in Howden

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

Stadiums & Teams in Howden

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Howden

11 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
Windrush International AirportSmall Airport
YDNASmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Howden

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 Howden

What is the population of Howden?

Howden has a population of 655 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Howden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $34,848, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $233,800 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,169 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Howden?

Howden 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 Howden?

Howden has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $670. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Howden?

The median home value in Howden is $233,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,169. The homeownership rate is 93.1%.

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