Circular Head
Arthur River
Arthur River at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
6,731
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Arthur River.
Arthur River (7330) sits in the Circular Head region of Tasmania.
Arthur River has roughly 6,731 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Arthur River scores 4/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Arthur River's population at 6,731, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
6,731
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6,731
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Arthur River.
Local schools for Arthur River
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Government School Catchment
Redpa Primary School
Edith Creek Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Arthur River.
- What is the Arthur River postcode?
- Arthur River is in the 7330 postcode, in TAS, in the Circular Head region.
- What is the average rent in Arthur River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Arthur River?
- There are 2 schools serving Arthur River on this page, including Redpa Primary School, Edith Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Arthur River?
- Arthur River has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Arthur River?
- Arthur River is close to Nelson Bay, Redpa, Couta Rocks, Marrawah, Temma.
- What is the population of Arthur River?
- Arthur River has approximately 6,731 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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