Dairy Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
66
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Dairy Plains.
The postcode for Dairy Plains is 7304 (TAS).
Dairy Plains (7304) sits in the West Tamar region of Tasmania.
Dairy Plains has roughly 66 residents, with a young-family 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.
Dairy Plains 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dairy Plains's population at 66, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
66
Median age
33
Family households
63%
Lone person
29%
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)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
66
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Education
Schools in Dairy Plains.
Local schools for Dairy Plains
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Government School Catchment
Mole Creek Primary School
Deloraine High School
Deloraine Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dairy Plains.
- What is the Dairy Plains postcode?
- Dairy Plains is in the 7304 postcode, in TAS, in the West Tamar Council region.
- Where is Dairy Plains?
- Dairy Plains is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7304, in the West Tamar Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dairy Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Dairy Plains?
- There are 5 schools serving Dairy Plains on this page, including Mole Creek Primary School, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School, Giant Steps Tasmania.
- How walkable is Dairy Plains?
- Dairy Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dairy Plains?
- Dairy Plains is close to Chudleigh, Needles, Western Creek, Montana, Caveside.
- What is the population of Dairy Plains?
- The population of Dairy Plains is approximately 66 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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