Northern Midlands Council
Douglas River
Douglas River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
67
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Douglas River.
Douglas River (7215) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Douglas River has roughly 67 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Douglas 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Douglas River's population at 67, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
67
Median age
50
Family households
74%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
67
Median age: 50
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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 Douglas River.
Local schools for Douglas River
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Government School Catchment
Bicheno Primary School
St Marys District School
Swansea Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Douglas River.
- What is the Douglas River postcode?
- Douglas River is in the 7215 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Douglas River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Douglas River?
- There are 3 schools serving Douglas River on this page, including Bicheno Primary School, St Marys District School, Swansea Primary School.
- How walkable is Douglas River?
- Douglas River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Douglas River?
- Douglas River is close to Bicheno, Douglas Apsley, Seymour, Chain Of Lagoons, Friendly Beaches.
- What is the population of Douglas River?
- Douglas River has approximately 67 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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