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Saint Marys, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Saint Marys is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 665. Elevation: 863 ft (263 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
665 Population 5/sq mi density
863 ft Elevation 263 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$15,041 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$15,041 median income, 9.3% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $577/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population665
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,041
Per Capita$15,041
Unemployment9.3%

Housing

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Home Value$115,400
Rent$577
Ownership84.1%
Housing Units266

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Population665
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Coordinates-41.5835°, 148.1875°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (817 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,041
Median Age56.0 years

About Saint Marys

Saint Marys is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 665. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet (263 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Saint Marys has a population of 665 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

665
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above Australia avg
149.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Saint Marys vs Australia Average

The median household income in Saint Marys is $15,041, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,041 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $289, 80% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 63 business establishments.

Income: Saint Marys vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$15,041
80% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$15,041
Avg Weekly Wage$289

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint Marys is $115,400, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $577 (50% below the national average of $1,163). 84.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 266 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,400
59% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$577
50% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.1%
Owner-Occupied84.1%
Renter-Occupied15.9%
Housing Units266

Property Tax

Climate in Saint Marys

Saint Marys has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.1°C), the coldest is Jul (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 699 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.1°C / 63°F 10.5° / 23.7° 82.8
Feb 16.5°C / 62°F 10.1° / 22.9° 66.6
Mar 14.8°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.4° 59.7
Apr 11.7°C / 53°F 5.2° / 18.2° 60.2
May 9°C / 48°F 2.7° / 15.2° 39.3
Jun 6.8°C / 44°F 1° / 12.7° 51.8
Jul 6.4°C / 44°F 0.7° / 12.2° 47.8
Aug 7.3°C / 45°F 1.3° / 13.3° 70.0
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F 3.2° / 15.3° 50.3
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 4.8° / 17.7° 77.7
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.9° 53.4
Dec 15.2°C / 59°F 8.6° / 21.8° 39.8
Saint Marys experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below Australia avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area149.4 sq mi (386.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-41.5835°N, 148.1875°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 22, 2002.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 98 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
July 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
December 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Saint Marys has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 45°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint Marys

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Marys District School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint Marys

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Saint Marys

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
St Marys Cranks and Tinkerers

Hotels in Saint Marys

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Marys Hotel

Cafes in Saint Marys

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

e.Scape Tasmanian Wilderness Cafe Gallery
The Bank Teahouse

Train Stations in Saint Marys

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fingal

Golf Courses in Saint Marys

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Malahide Golf Course
St Marys Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Saint Marys

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Lomond 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint Marys

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avoca Airport—Small Airport
Boobyalla Airfield—Small Airport
Campbell Town Airport—Small Airport
Eagles Nest (Scottsdale)—Small Airport
Friendly Beaches Airport—Small Airport
Lost Farm Golf Course (Barnbougle)—Small Airport
Musselroe Bay Private Airstrip—Small Airport
North Campbell Town Airfield—Small Airport
St Helens AirportHLSSmall Airport
Swansea Airport—Small Airport
Tomahawk Airstrip—Small Airport
Woodbury Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint Marys

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
St Marys LPO

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Saint Marys

What is the population of Saint Marys?

Saint Marys has a population of 665 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Saint Marys expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,041, 80% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,400 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $577 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Saint Marys?

Saint Marys has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Saint Marys?

The job market in Saint Marys faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $289. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint Marys?

The median home value in Saint Marys is $115,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $577. The homeownership rate is 84.1%.

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