Old Beach
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Old Beach is a picturesque riverside suburb north of Hobart, blending peaceful residential living with sweeping nature views. With a friendly population and easy access to both the Derwent River and rural landscapes, Old Beach is ideal for relaxation, outdoor activities, and immersing in authentic Tasmanian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
4,394
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.78°, 147.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,410
Local Cost
$1,490
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
90
English
100
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
43 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
11
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
21 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 73/100.