Northern Midlands Council
Bothwell
Bothwell at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
499
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Bothwell.
Bothwell (7030) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Bothwell has roughly 499 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Bothwell scores 2/100 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 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bothwell's population at 499, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
499
Median age
47
Family households
67%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$198/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
499
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bothwell.
Local schools for Bothwell
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Government School Catchment
Bothwell District High School
Kempton Primary School
Oatlands District High School
© 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 Bothwell.
- What is the Bothwell postcode?
- Bothwell is in the 7030 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bothwell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $198.
- What schools are in Bothwell?
- There are 6 schools serving Bothwell on this page, including Bothwell District High School, Kempton Primary School, Oatlands District High School.
- How walkable is Bothwell?
- Bothwell has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bothwell?
- Bothwell is close to Kempton, Hollow Tree, Apsley, Lower Marshes, Hermitage.
- What is the population of Bothwell?
- Bothwell has approximately 499 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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