TAS · Southern Midlands Council
Colebrook, 7027
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Desirability score
- Affordable
- Rural
- Established
- Residential
- Amenities
Suburb profile
Colebrook is a quieter smaller community in Southern Midlands, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with transport and access and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 372
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $880
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 148
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 36.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 23 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- AmpolPetrol station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Colebrook ParkPark
- Glen Varloch #2 Conservation CovenantNature reserve
- Snows Hill Conservation CovenantNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
10 state heritage places
- Cottage729 Mud Walls RD, Colebrook, 7027Permanently Registered
- Former Eldon School810 ELDON RD, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- Hardwick House2495 COLEBROOK RD, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- Jerusalem Probation Station site22 Richmond ST, Colebrook, 7027Permanently Registered
- Nichols' Store34 RICHMOND ST, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- St James' Anglican Church & Cemetery7 RICHMOND ST, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- St Patrick's Catholic Church & Cemetery2 ARTHUR ST, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- Sunnyside336 MUD WALLS RD, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- Warrawoona26 Yarlington RD, Colebrook, 7027Permanently Registered
- Waterdale16 Franklin ST, Colebrook, 7027Permanently Registered
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via state planning hazard mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 389
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 38.7/100 — Below average
- State standing
- Top 29% of Tasmania's suburbs
- National rank
- 3572nd in Australia
- State rank
- 93rd in TAS
- Peer rank
- #39 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #49 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 45%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Cottageheritage729 Mud Walls RD, Colebrook, 7027Permanently Registered
- Former Eldon Schoolheritage810 ELDON RD, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- Hardwick Househeritage2495 COLEBROOK RD, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- Jerusalem Probation Station siteheritage22 Richmond ST, Colebrook, 7027Permanently Registered
- Nichols' Storeheritage34 RICHMOND ST, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- St James' Anglican Church & Cemeteryheritage7 RICHMOND ST, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- St Patrick's Catholic Church & Cemeteryheritage2 ARTHUR ST, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- Sunnysideheritage336 MUD WALLS RD, COLEBROOK, 7027Permanently Registered
- Warrawoonaheritage26 Yarlington RD, Colebrook, 7027Permanently Registered
- Waterdaleheritage16 Franklin ST, Colebrook, 7027Permanently Registered
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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