Bicheno at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,049
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Bicheno.
The postcode for Bicheno is 7215 (TAS).
Bicheno (7215) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Bicheno has roughly 1,049 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bicheno 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bicheno's population at 1,049, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,049
Median age
54
Family households
67%
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)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
1,049
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bicheno.
Local schools for Bicheno
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Government School Catchment
Bicheno Primary School
St Marys District School
Swansea Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Bicheno.
- What is the Bicheno postcode?
- Bicheno is in the 7215 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- Where is Bicheno?
- Bicheno is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7215, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bicheno?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Bicheno?
- There are 3 schools serving Bicheno on this page, including Bicheno Primary School, St Marys District School, Swansea Primary School.
- How walkable is Bicheno?
- Bicheno has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bicheno?
- Bicheno is close to Douglas River, Douglas Apsley, Seymour, Friendly Beaches, Apslawn.
- What is the population of Bicheno?
- The population of Bicheno is approximately 1,049 (2021 Census). 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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