Geilston Bay
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Geilston Bay is a peaceful riverside suburb just a short drive northeast of Hobart, Tasmania. Known for its leafy landscapes, wildlife, and proximity to both urban convenience and outdoor recreation, it's a welcoming community popular with families, retirees, and nature-lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
3,461
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.83°, 147.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,370
Local Cost
$1,457
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
92
English
99
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
15.9°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
1.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
718 mm
Internet Speed
83 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.