Tasman Council
Dunalley
Dunalley at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
333
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Dunalley.
Dunalley (7177) sits in the Tasman region of Tasmania.
Dunalley has roughly 333 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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What it’s like to live here.
Dunalley scores 4/100 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dunalley's population at 333, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
333
Median age
46
Family households
65%
Lone person
27%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
333
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
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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 Dunalley.
Local schools for Dunalley
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Government School Catchment
Dunalley Primary School
Dodges Ferry Primary School
Sorell School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Dunalley.
- What is the Dunalley postcode?
- Dunalley is in the 7177 postcode, in TAS, in the Tasman Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dunalley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Dunalley?
- There are 20 schools serving Dunalley on this page, including Dunalley Primary School, Dodges Ferry Primary School, Sorell School.
- How walkable is Dunalley?
- Dunalley has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dunalley?
- Dunalley is close to Boomer Bay, Connellys Marsh, Bream Creek, Marion Bay, Murdunna.
- What is the population of Dunalley?
- Dunalley has approximately 333 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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