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Pontville

TAS 7030 • Tasmania

675
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
16.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricRuralHeritageQuietAffordable

About Pontville

Pontville is a small historic rural locality approximately 28 kilometres north of Hobart, situated across the local government areas of Brighton Council and Southern Midlands Council in Tasmania. With a population of 675, Pontville covers 16.8 square kilometres of rural land along the Jordan River and the Midland Highway, the main arterial road linking Hobart to Launceston. The locality's below-average median income reflects its rural, working-class character, with housing primarily comprising detached homes on rural and residential blocks.

Pontville holds significant historical importance as one of Tasmania's earliest colonial settlements, sited by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1821 as a garrison town where convicts built a sandstone bridge over the Jordan River that still stands as a heritage landmark on the Midland Highway. Historic buildings such as Epsom House, originally constructed as a coaching inn around 1831, speak to the locality's rich colonial past. Residents enjoy a quiet semi-rural lifestyle with access to services in nearby Brighton, and the Midland Highway provides straightforward connections south to Hobart and north through Tasmania's rural midlands.

Pontville 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
16.81 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Metro Tasmania / Redline Coaches — Hobart CBD / Brighton 35-50 min to Hobart CBD

Commute to Hobart CBD

Distance
28 km
By Train
No rail service; former railway closed in 1947
By Car (Peak)
30-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-35 min

🛣️ Midland Highway (Highway 1) passes through Pontville; provides direct route south to Hobart

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Pontville is a small rural locality where a car is essential; Brighton provides the nearest shops and services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
675
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pontville known for? +

Pontville is known for its rich colonial history as one of Tasmania's earliest settlements, including a convict-built sandstone bridge over the Jordan River that still stands on the Midland Highway, and Epsom House — a historic coaching inn built around 1831.

How far is Pontville from Hobart? +

Pontville is approximately 28 kilometres north of the Hobart CBD, typically a 30 to 40 minute drive via the Midland Highway.

Does Pontville have public transport? +

Pontville is served by some regional bus services connecting to Hobart via the Midland Highway corridor, though services are limited. There is no longer a rail service; the former railway line closed in 1947. A car is the most practical mode of transport.

What is the population of Pontville? +

According to the 2021 Census, Pontville has a population of 675 residents, spread across 16.8 square kilometres of rural Tasmania near the Jordan River.

Is Pontville a good place to live? +

Pontville suits those seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle with significant historical character and reasonable proximity to Hobart. It appeals to history enthusiasts and those who value open space, though residents will need a car for most daily needs.

What is the postcode for Pontville? +

The postcode for Pontville is 7030.