Southern Midlands Council
Dolphin Sands
Dolphin Sands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
182
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Dolphin Sands.
Dolphin Sands (7190) sits in the Southern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Dolphin Sands has roughly 182 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dolphin Sands 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dolphin Sands's population at 182, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
182
Median age
64
Family households
57%
Lone person
38%
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)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
182
Median age: 64
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dolphin Sands.
Local schools for Dolphin Sands
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Swansea Primary School
Bicheno Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dolphin Sands.
- What is the Dolphin Sands postcode?
- Dolphin Sands is in the 7190 postcode, in TAS, in the Southern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dolphin Sands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Dolphin Sands?
- There are 2 schools serving Dolphin Sands on this page, including Swansea Primary School, Bicheno Primary School.
- How walkable is Dolphin Sands?
- Dolphin Sands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dolphin Sands?
- Dolphin Sands is close to Coles Bay, Swansea, Cranbrook, Apslawn, Friendly Beaches.
- What is the population of Dolphin Sands?
- Dolphin Sands has approximately 182 residents. The median age is 64.
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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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