Kentish Council
Detention
Detention at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
35
Median age 24
The brief
What to know about Detention.
Detention (7321) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania.
Detention has roughly 35 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Detention 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Detention's population at 35, with a median age of 24. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (133% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (167% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
35
Median age
24
Family households
167%
Lone person
–
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
133%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
35
Median age: 24
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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 Detention.
Local schools for Detention
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Government School Catchment
Boat Harbour Primary School
Forest Primary School
Stanley Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Detention.
- What is the Detention postcode?
- Detention is in the 7321 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- What is the average rent in Detention?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Detention?
- There are 16 schools serving Detention on this page, including Boat Harbour Primary School, Forest Primary School, Stanley Primary School.
- How walkable is Detention?
- Detention has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Detention?
- Detention is close to Hellyer, Edgcumbe Beach, Crayfish Creek, Rocky Cape, Port Latta.
- What is the population of Detention?
- Detention has approximately 35 residents. The median age is 24.
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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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