Branxholm at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
236
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Branxholm.
The postcode for Branxholm is 7261 (TAS).
Branxholm (7261) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Branxholm has roughly 236 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Branxholm 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Branxholm's population at 236, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 32% lone person).
Population
236
Median age
53
Family households
59%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
236
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Location.
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Education
Schools in Branxholm.
Local schools for Branxholm
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Government School Catchment
Ringarooma Primary School
Winnaleah District High School
Scottsdale High School
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Frequently asked
About Branxholm.
- What is the Branxholm postcode?
- Branxholm is in the 7261 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- Where is Branxholm?
- Branxholm is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7261, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Branxholm?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Branxholm?
- There are 4 schools serving Branxholm on this page, including Ringarooma Primary School, Winnaleah District High School, Scottsdale High School.
- How walkable is Branxholm?
- Branxholm has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Branxholm?
- Branxholm is close to Telita, Derby, Tulendeena, Legerwood, Warrentinna.
- What is the population of Branxholm?
- The population of Branxholm is approximately 236 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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