What the mapping shows for Bicheno
Part of Bicheno is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.
2.8% of Bicheno is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)
4.6% of Bicheno is mapped as subject to coastal erosion (coastal erosion hazard band mapped for the Tasmanian planning system)
Tasmanian Coastal Inundation Hazard Bands (20161201), State of Tasmania (Department of Premier and Cabinet), Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-23
This is a share of the suburb's land area from a published state dataset, not an assessment of any property. A ClimateNest report scores the individual address across eight hazards, with insurance and value projections to 2050.
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2.8% of Bicheno is mapped as subject to coastal inundation (coastal inundation hazard band, including 1% AEP storm tide at 2100)
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Liveability Score
5.2Bicheno has a medium demographic profile typical of Tasmania suburbs
Key Facts
- Median Age
- 42 years (state avg)
- Median Household Income
- $1,099/wk (state avg)
- Families with Children
- 28.3% of households
- Home Ownership
- 69.8% own — 27.8% rent
- Postcode
- 7215
- Region
- Tasmania
- Median property value
- $415,000
- Dominant hazard
- damaging wind
Demographics Analysis
Bicheno in Tasmania reflects the broader demographic characteristics of the region. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census, the typical household in Tasmania has a median weekly income of around $1,099, with a median age of 42 years.
The ABS reports that 28.3% of households in Tasmania are couples with children, while 28.7% are couples without children. Lone person households account for 27.9% of households. This family composition data helps home buyers understand the neighbourhood character and amenity demand.
Home ownership rates in Tasmania show that 69.8% of households own their home (with or without a mortgage), while 27.8% rent. These tenure patterns affect property turnover rates, rental demand, and neighbourhood stability — all important factors for home buyers evaluating Bicheno.
Climate risk is an increasingly important factor for property buyers evaluating suburbs like Bicheno. Different demographic groups face different climate exposure profiles — families may prioritise heat safety near schools, while retirees may be more concerned about insurance costs in flood-prone areas. Get an address-level climate risk report for your Bicheno property to understand how climate projections may affect your investment.
Bicheno located in Tasmania (postcode 7215), is a Tasmania suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $415,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Bicheno.
Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Bicheno in this type is damaging wind. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+25% by 2030). The actual risk of any single home can only be confirmed with an address-level report.
Whether you are buying, selling or renovating in Bicheno, damaging wind is the hazard to weigh first. Local council planning controls, state hazard mapping and lender climate policies each reference this kind of suburb-level signal, and property decisions in Bicheno are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Coastal Protection Measures
ImmediateImplement coastal protection measures such as seawalls, dune restoration, and managed retreat to protect properties and infrastructure from sea level rise and erosion.
Est. cost: High
Bushfire Risk Reduction
Near-termReduce bushfire risk through fuel reduction burns, vegetation management, and community education programs.
Est. cost: Medium
Heatwave Preparedness
Near-termDevelop a heatwave preparedness plan to protect vulnerable populations, including establishing cooling centers and providing public health advice.
Est. cost: Low
Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Long-termDesign and build new infrastructure to be resilient to climate change impacts, including sea level rise, flooding, and extreme weather events.
Est. cost: High
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bicheno?
Population data for Bicheno comes from the ABS 2021 Census, the most recent national census. For the most current suburb-level population data, refer to ABS QuickStats or consult the Tasmania state government's population projections. Understanding population trends helps home buyers assess housing demand, infrastructure investment, and neighbourhood character.
What is the median age in Bicheno?
The median age for Tasmania is 42 years according to the 2021 ABS Census, which serves as a reference point for Bicheno. A younger median age often indicates more families and first home buyers, while older demographics suggest established households and potentially lower turnover. Both have implications for property demand and investment strategy.
What is the average household income in Bicheno?
The median weekly household income in Tasmania is $1,099 per week (ABS 2021 Census). Household income affects serviceability for mortgage lending, rental affordability, and the type of housing stock in demand within a suburb. Higher-income areas typically support stronger property values and faster capital growth. Combine demographic research with a climate risk report from ClimateNest for a complete property assessment.
What type of people live in Bicheno?
The demographic profile of Bicheno is broadly shaped by its location within Tasmania. According to the ABS Census, 28.3% of households in the state are couples with children, while 28.7% are couples without children. The overall population of Tasmania has a median age of 42 — use this as context when assessing the demographic character of Bicheno.
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