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Runnymede

TAS 7190 • Tasmania

77
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
91.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralPeacefulQuietAgricultural
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About Runnymede

Runnymede is a small rural locality on Tasmania's east coast, situated in the Break O'Day and Glamorgan Spring Bay region approximately 150 kilometres north-east of Hobart. Covering around 91 square kilometres of agricultural land, it lies in the hinterland east of the Midland Highway, characterised by grazing properties and low-density rural settlement. The locality has a very small resident population and forms part of Tasmania's quiet rural east coast landscape.

The nearby town of Swansea, approximately 25 kilometres to the south-east, provides the main services for the area including shops, schools, and community facilities. Tasmania's celebrated east coast, with its turquoise bays and National Parks including Freycinet, lies within easy reach. Residents enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle with access to some of Australia's most scenic coastal and inland landscapes.

Runnymede falls under postcode 7190 and is governed by the Southern Midlands Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyons, while state elections fall under the Lyons (Prosser) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7190
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Midlands
Federal Electorate
Lyons
State Electorate
Lyons (Prosser)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-42.63°, 148.09°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
91.48 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 7190

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 7190 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,976
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,150

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 7190; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited Redline Coaches — Hobart / Launceston Approx 2 hr to Hobart

Commute to Hobart CBD

Distance
150 km
By Train
No train service in Tasmania
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 55 min – 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hr

🛣️ Midland Highway (A1) provides the main road link south to Hobart

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
77
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Runnymede TAS known for? +

Runnymede is a quiet rural locality on Tasmania's east coast, known for its agricultural landscape and proximity to the spectacular Glamorgan Spring Bay coastline and Freycinet National Park.

How far is Runnymede TAS from Hobart? +

Runnymede is approximately 150 kilometres north-east of Hobart CBD, around a 2 hour drive via the Midland Highway and east coast roads.

Does Runnymede TAS have public transport? +

There is no passenger rail service in Tasmania. Limited Redline Coaches connect the broader region to Hobart and Launceston, but a private vehicle is essential for daily travel in Runnymede.

What is the population of Runnymede TAS? +

Runnymede TAS has a very small population, with the 2021 Census recording approximately 77 residents across around 91 square kilometres of rural land.

Is Runnymede TAS a good place to live? +

Runnymede suits those who value remote rural living close to Tasmania's renowned east coast scenery. While services are limited locally, nearby Swansea provides essentials and Freycinet National Park is within easy reach.

What is the postcode for Runnymede TAS? +

The postcode for Runnymede, TAS is 7190.

What is the population of Runnymede? +

Runnymede had a population of 77 at the 2021 Census.