Latrobe City Council
Badger Head
Badger Head at a glance
Population
62
Median age 54
The brief
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.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
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%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
62
Median age: 54
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Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Badger Head.
Local schools for Badger Head
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Government School Catchment
South George Town Primary School
Port Dalrymple School
Non-Government Schools
Star of the Sea Catholic College
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Frequently asked
About Badger Head.
- What is the Badger Head postcode?
- Badger Head is in the 7270 postcode, in TAS, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- 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?
- Badger Head has approximately 62 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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