Badger Head, TAS 7270

Latrobe City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 7270

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Median house price

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Rent in Badger Head

Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk

Rental data as of April 2026

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What to know about Badger Head

Badger Head (7270) sits in the Latrobe region of Tasmania.

Badger Head has roughly 62 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

What it’s like to live here

Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 818 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Badger Head

Schools serving Badger Head: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

South George Town Primary School

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Catchment

Port Dalrymple School

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Catchment

Non-government schools

Star of the Sea Catholic College

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Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Badger Head's population at 62, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
62
Median age
54
Family households
60%
Lone person
32%
Owner occupied
80%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
818 mm
Hottest month, avg max
21.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
5.1°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Badger Head

What is the Badger Head postcode?
Badger Head is in the 7270 postcode, in TAS, in the Latrobe City Council region.
Where is Badger Head?
Badger Head is a suburb in the Latrobe City Council area, TAS 7270.
What is the average rent in Badger Head?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
What schools are in Badger Head?
There are 3 schools serving Badger Head on this page, including Star of the Sea Catholic College, South George Town Primary School, Port Dalrymple School.
What suburbs are near Badger Head?
Badger Head is close to York Town, Clarence Point, Greens Beach, Kelso, Ilfraville.
What is the population of Badger Head?
The population of Badger Head is approximately 62 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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