Tasman Council
Cape Pillar
Cape Pillar at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
247
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Cape Pillar.
Cape Pillar (7182) sits in the Tasman region of Tasmania.
Cape Pillar has roughly 247 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cape Pillar 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cape Pillar's population at 247, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
247
Median age
57
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
247
Median age: 57
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cape Pillar.
Local schools for Cape Pillar
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tasman District School
Dunalley 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 Cape Pillar.
- What is the Cape Pillar postcode?
- Cape Pillar is in the 7182 postcode, in TAS, in the Tasman Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cape Pillar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Cape Pillar?
- There are 2 schools serving Cape Pillar on this page, including Tasman District School, Dunalley Primary School.
- How walkable is Cape Pillar?
- Cape Pillar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cape Pillar?
- Cape Pillar is close to Port Arthur, Tasman Island, Fortescue, Stormlea, Cape Raoul.
- What is the population of Cape Pillar?
- Cape Pillar has approximately 247 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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