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Old Beach, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Old Beach is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 3,667. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,667 Population 531/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$29,981 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$29,981 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Old Beach

Old Beach is a residential / rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Brighton in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the town of Brighton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 3779 for the state suburb of Old Beach.

People

Population3,667
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density531/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,981
Per Capita$29,981
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership88.1%
Housing Units1,467

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population3,667
Population Density531 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-42.7776°, 147.2666°
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$29,981
Median Age40.0 years

About Old Beach

Old Beach is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 3,667. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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.

Old Beach has a population of 3,667 with a density of 531 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,667
Total Population
531
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Old Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Old Beach is $29,981, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,981 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $577, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 348 business establishments.

Income: Old Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,981
60% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,981
Avg Weekly Wage$577

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)348

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Old Beach is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 88.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,467 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.1%
Owner-Occupied88.1%
Renter-Occupied11.9%
Housing Units1,467

Property Tax

Climate in Old Beach

Old Beach 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
Old Beach 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 16 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density531/sq mi
Coordinates-42.7776°N, 147.2666°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

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 62 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°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 53°F (12°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

Old Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in June to 63°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 Old Beach

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 Old Beach

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 Old Beach

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 Old Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Golf Courses in Old Beach

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Claremont Golf Course

Breweries in Old Beach

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

Stadiums & Teams in Old Beach

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Old Beach

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Old Beach

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 Old Beach

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 Old Beach

What is the population of Old Beach?

Old Beach has a population of 3,667 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 531 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Old Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,981, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Old Beach?

Old Beach 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 Old Beach?

Old Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $577. There are 348 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Old Beach?

The median home value in Old Beach is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 88.1%.

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