What is Tooms Lake known for?

Tooms Lake is a sparsely populated rural locality in TAS. It is primarily recognised as a geographic or administrative area rather than a developed residential suburb.

How far is Tooms Lake from Hobart CBD?

Tooms Lake is approximately 90 kilometres from Hobart CBD. The drive typically takes 55-90 min outside peak hours.

Does Tooms Lake have public transport?

Public transport in Tooms Lake is very limited. There is no rail service, and bus connections to major centres are infrequent or unavailable. A private vehicle is strongly recommended.

What is the population of Tooms Lake?

According to the 2021 Census, Tooms Lake has a population of approximately 9 residents. This makes it one of the smaller localities in TAS.

Is Tooms Lake a good place to live?

Tooms Lake is suited to those seeking a very quiet, remote rural setting. With minimal infrastructure and services, it appeals primarily to those with lifestyle blocks or agricultural interests.

What is the postcode for Tooms Lake?

The postcode for Tooms Lake, TAS is 7209.

Tooms Lake

TAS 7209 • Tasmania

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Personal Income

391.64 km²

Area

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Median Rent

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About Tooms Lake

Tooms Lake is a small rural locality in Tasmania, located 90 kilometres north of Hobart CBD within the region. With a population of just 9 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the smaller communities in the district. The locality covers approximately 391.6 square kilometres.

The community has a quiet rural character with limited local services, and residents typically travel to the nearest regional town for shopping, medical care, and education. The surrounding landscape reflects the agricultural and natural character of the broader area. A private vehicle is essential for daily life in Tooms Lake.

Tooms Lake falls under postcode 7209 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Prosser) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Tasmania

Postcode

7209

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Lyons

State Electorate

Lyons (Prosser)

Type

Locality

Timezone

Hobart (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-42.10°, 147.61°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

391.64 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

Limited or no scheduled services — Nearest regional town Varies

Commute to Hobart CBD

Distance

90 km

By Train

No rail service available

By Car (Peak)

70-120 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

55-90 min

🛣️ A private vehicle is essential in this rural locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

This is a rural or semi-rural locality where virtually all errands require a private vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

▲ 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