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Mount Stuart, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Mount Stuart is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 2,339. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,339 Population 5,997/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$32,313 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$32,313 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,339
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density5,997/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,313
Per Capita$32,313
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership74.8%
Housing Units936

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Population2,339
Population Density5,997 / sq mi
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates-42.8716°, 147.3016°
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$32,313
Median Age41.0 years

About Mount Stuart

Mount Stuart is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 2,339. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 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.

Mount Stuart has a population of 2,339 with a density of 5,997 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,339
Total Population
5,997
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Stuart vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Stuart is $32,313, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,313 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $621, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 222 business establishments.

Income: Mount Stuart vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,313
57% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,313
Avg Weekly Wage$621

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)222

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Stuart is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 74.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 936 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.8%
Owner-Occupied74.8%
Renter-Occupied25.2%
Housing Units936

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Stuart

Mount Stuart 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
Mount Stuart 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 541 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

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density5,997/sq mi
Coordinates-42.8716°N, 147.3016°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 72 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 127 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

Mount Stuart 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 Mount Stuart

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Stuart Primary School - - - -
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mount Stuart

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 Mount Stuart

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 Mount Stuart

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 Mount Stuart

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Restaurants in Mount Stuart

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amico Pizzeria

Cafes in Mount Stuart

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Whisk & Co.

Clinics in Mount Stuart

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St Giles Hobart - Disability Services & Support Organisation

Veterinaries in Mount Stuart

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hobart Community Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Mount Stuart

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Breweries in Mount Stuart

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

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Stuart

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Airports Near Mount Stuart

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell Airport-Small Airport
Bruny Island Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge Aerodrome-Small Airport
Glendevie Airport-Small Airport
Jericho Airport-Small Airport
Lagoon Bay Airport-Small Airport
Sandfly Airport-Small Airport
Triabunna Airport-Small Airport
Windrush International Airport-Small Airport
Woodbury Airfield-Small Airport
YDNA-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mount Stuart

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lenah Valley Newsagency & Post Office

Treatment Centers in Mount Stuart

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 Mount Stuart

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Exaltation of the Holy Cross 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 Mount Stuart

What is the population of Mount Stuart?

Mount Stuart has a population of 2,339 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5,997 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Mount Stuart expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,313, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Stuart?

Mount Stuart 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 Mount Stuart?

The unemployment rate in Mount Stuart is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $621. There are 222 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Stuart?

The median home value in Mount Stuart is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 74.8%.

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