Derwent Valley Council
Electrona
Electrona at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
391
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Electrona.
Electrona (7054) sits in the Derwent Valley region of Tasmania.
Electrona has roughly 391 residents, with a young-family 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.
Electrona 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.
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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Electrona's population at 391, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
391
Median age
34
Family households
80%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
391
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Electrona.
Local schools for Electrona
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Snug Primary School
Margate Primary School
Illawarra Primary 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 Electrona.
- What is the Electrona postcode?
- Electrona is in the 7054 postcode, in TAS, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Electrona?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Electrona?
- There are 11 schools serving Electrona on this page, including Snug Primary School, Margate Primary School, Channel Christian School.
- How walkable is Electrona?
- Electrona has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Electrona?
- Electrona is close to Barretta, Margate, Nierinna, Lower Snug, Coningham.
- What is the population of Electrona?
- Electrona has approximately 391 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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