City of Glenorchy
Dowsing Point
Dowsing Point at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
77
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Dowsing Point.
Dowsing Point (7010) sits in the Glenorchy region of Tasmania.
Dowsing Point has roughly 77 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Dowsing Point scores 2/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dowsing Point's population at 77, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
77
Median age
40
Family households
61%
Lone person
33%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
77
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dowsing Point.
Local schools for Dowsing Point
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Goodwood Primary School
Moonah Primary School
Cosgrove High School
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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 Dowsing Point.
- What is the Dowsing Point postcode?
- Dowsing Point is in the 7010 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Glenorchy region.
- What is the average rent in Dowsing Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Dowsing Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Dowsing Point on this page, including Goodwood Primary School, Moonah Primary School, Cosgrove High School.
- How walkable is Dowsing Point?
- Dowsing Point has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dowsing Point?
- Dowsing Point is close to Goodwood, Derwent Park, Elwick, Lutana, Moonah.
- What is the population of Dowsing Point?
- Dowsing Point has approximately 77 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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