Cambridge at a glance
Median house
$1,010,000
Median unit
$765,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,734
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Cambridge.
The postcode for Cambridge is 7170 (TAS), part of Greater Hobart.
The median house price in Cambridge is $1,010,000.
Cambridge (7170) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania. The median house here is $1,010,000, well above the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Cambridge has roughly 5,734 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Cambridge 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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cambridge's population at 5,734, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
5,734
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,010,000 on a typical sale, well above the Tasmania median. Units come in around $765,000, roughly 24% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $202,000. Prices sit well above the Tasmania median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,010,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $765,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,010,000
$765,000
5,734
Median age: 43
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.06% (median rent $400/wk against a $1,010,000 price tag). Units yield 2.31% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.06%
Based on $1,010,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.31%
Based on $765,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cambridge.
Local schools for Cambridge
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Government School Catchment
Cambridge Primary School
Warrane Primary School
Clarendon Vale Primary 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 Cambridge.
- What is the median house price in Cambridge?
- The median house price in Cambridge, TAS 7170 is $1,010,000. The median unit price is $765,000.
- What is the Cambridge postcode?
- Cambridge is in the 7170 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- Where is Cambridge?
- Cambridge is a suburb of Hobart, in TAS 7170. It is part of the Greater Hobart area, in the Clarence City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cambridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Cambridge?
- There are 20 schools serving Cambridge on this page, including Cambridge Primary School, MacKillop Catholic College, Eastside Lutheran College.
- How walkable is Cambridge?
- Cambridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Cambridge?
- Cambridge is close to Mount Rumney, Mornington, Acton Park, Flagstaff Gully, Warrane.
- What is the population of Cambridge?
- The population of Cambridge is approximately 5,734 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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