Southern Midlands Council
Buckland
Buckland at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,458
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Buckland.
Buckland (7190) sits in the Southern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Buckland has roughly 3,458 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Buckland 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.
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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buckland's population at 3,458, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3,458
Median age
59
Family households
–
Lone person
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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)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$208/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,458
Median age: 59
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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 Buckland.
Local schools for Buckland
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Orford Primary School
Triabunna District School
Sorell 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 Buckland.
- What is the Buckland postcode?
- Buckland is in the 7190 postcode, in TAS, in the Southern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Buckland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $208.
- What schools are in Buckland?
- There are 20 schools serving Buckland on this page, including Orford Primary School, Triabunna District School, Sorell School.
- How walkable is Buckland?
- Buckland has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Buckland?
- Buckland is close to Runnymede, Nugent, Levendale, Orford, Spring Beach.
- What is the population of Buckland?
- Buckland has approximately 3,458 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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