Clarence City Council
Acton Park
Acton Park at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,734
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Acton Park.
Acton Park (7170) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania.
Acton Park has roughly 5,734 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Acton Park scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Acton Park's population at 5,734, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
5,734
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,734
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Acton Park.
Local schools for Acton Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Clarendon Vale Primary School
Cambridge Primary School
Bayview Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Acton Park.
- What is the Acton Park postcode?
- Acton Park is in the 7170 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Acton Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Acton Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Acton Park on this page, including Clarendon Vale Primary School, John Paul II Catholic School, Cambridge Primary School.
- How walkable is Acton Park?
- Acton Park has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Acton Park?
- Acton Park is close to Mount Rumney, Roches Beach, Seven Mile Beach, Clarendon Vale, Oakdowns.
- What is the population of Acton Park?
- Acton Park has approximately 5,734 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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