Tasman Council
Eaglehawk Neck
Eaglehawk Neck at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
422
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Eaglehawk Neck.
Eaglehawk Neck (7179) sits in the Tasman region of Tasmania.
Eaglehawk Neck has roughly 422 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.
Eaglehawk Neck 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eaglehawk Neck's population at 422, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
422
Median age
58
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
422
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
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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 Eaglehawk Neck.
Local schools for Eaglehawk Neck
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Government School Catchment
Dunalley Primary School
Tasman District 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 Eaglehawk Neck.
- What is the Eaglehawk Neck postcode?
- Eaglehawk Neck is in the 7179 postcode, in TAS, in the Tasman Council region.
- What is the average rent in Eaglehawk Neck?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Eaglehawk Neck?
- There are 2 schools serving Eaglehawk Neck on this page, including Dunalley Primary School, Tasman District School.
- How walkable is Eaglehawk Neck?
- Eaglehawk Neck has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Eaglehawk Neck?
- Eaglehawk Neck is close to Murdunna, Taranna, Fortescue, Koonya, Dunalley.
- What is the population of Eaglehawk Neck?
- Eaglehawk Neck has approximately 422 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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