Sorell Council
Carlton River
Carlton River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
347
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Carlton River.
Carlton River (7173) sits in the Sorell region of Tasmania.
Carlton River has roughly 347 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Carlton River 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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carlton River's population at 347, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
347
Median age
42
Family households
76%
Lone person
23%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
347
Median age: 42
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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 Carlton River.
Local schools for Carlton River
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Government School Catchment
Dodges Ferry Primary School
Dunalley Primary 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 Carlton River.
- What is the Carlton River postcode?
- Carlton River is in the 7173 postcode, in TAS, in the Sorell Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carlton River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Carlton River?
- There are 7 schools serving Carlton River on this page, including Dodges Ferry Primary School, Dunalley Primary School, Sorell School.
- How walkable is Carlton River?
- Carlton River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carlton River?
- Carlton River is close to Carlton, Primrose Sands, Forcett, Dodges Ferry, Connellys Marsh.
- What is the population of Carlton River?
- Carlton River has approximately 347 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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