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Jericho

TAS 7030 • Tasmania

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
91.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuiet

About Jericho

Jericho is a small rural locality in the Midlands region of Tasmania, situated approximately 30 kilometres north of Oatlands within the Southern Midlands Council area. Covering around 91.5 square kilometres of open agricultural country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality sits within the Tasmanian Midlands, a dry pastoral and cropping corridor that runs through the centre of the island between Hobart and Launceston, characterised by open paddocks, heritage farm buildings, and the distinctive Midlands landscape.

Oatlands, the nearest service town, is one of Tasmania's most historic towns with the largest collection of Georgian sandstone buildings in Australia, offering shops, heritage tourism, and community services. The Heritage Highway links the Midlands communities and provides a scenic drive through Tasmania's pastoral heartland to both Hobart and Launceston. Jericho suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in Tasmania's historic Midlands, within practical reach of both of the island's major cities.

Jericho falls under postcode 7030 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Rumney) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7030
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Lyons
State Electorate
Lyons (Rumney)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-42.30°, 146.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
91.52 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited Midlands Highway bus services — Hobart or Launceston 1 hr - 1 hr 30 min to Hobart

Commute to Hobart CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No rail service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min - 1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Midlands Highway (A1) provides direct access to Hobart and Launceston; Oatlands is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Jericho has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs, with Oatlands providing the nearest shops and community facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jericho known for? +

Jericho is a quiet pastoral locality in Tasmania's Midlands, set within the historic agricultural corridor between Hobart and Launceston, close to Oatlands' celebrated Georgian sandstone heritage buildings.

How far is Jericho from Hobart? +

Jericho is approximately 100 kilometres north of Hobart, typically a 55 minute to 1 hour 20 minute drive via the Midlands Highway.

Does Jericho have public transport? +

Limited bus services travel the Midlands Highway between Hobart and Launceston, with some stops in the region. However, a private vehicle is the most practical option for daily travel from Jericho.

What is the population of Jericho? +

According to the 2021 Census, Jericho has a population of approximately 51 residents across its 91 square kilometre area in the Southern Midlands Council.

Is Jericho a good place to live? +

Jericho suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle in Tasmania's historic Midlands, with the heritage attractions of Oatlands and practical access to both Hobart and Launceston via the Midlands Highway.

What is the postcode for Jericho? +

The postcode for Jericho, TAS is 7030.