Hillwood
TAS 7252 • Tasmania
About Hillwood
Hillwood is a small rural town in Tasmania's Tamar Valley, situated approximately 25.5 kilometres north of Launceston along the East Tamar Highway (A8). With a population of 591 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it falls within the George Town Council local government area. The locality is bounded to the west and north by the Tamar River, giving it a picturesque riverside setting amid productive agricultural land.
Hillwood is best known for the Hillwood Berry Farm and Millers Orchard, which attract visitors from across northern Tasmania during the summer harvest season. The community has a strong sporting identity through the Hillwood Sharks in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association. Residents enjoy a quiet semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to Launceston's full range of services and amenities, while the nearby Tamar River estuary offers boating and fishing opportunities.
Hillwood falls under postcode 7252 and is governed by the George Town Council Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bass, while state elections fall under the Bass (Windermere) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 7252
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 7252 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 7252; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Access via East Tamar Highway (A8); car essential for all daily needs
Rural town with no public transport; car required for shopping, schools, and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.