Meander Valley Council
Elphin
Elphin at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
51.1k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Elphin.
Elphin (7250) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania.
Elphin has roughly 51,133 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Elphin scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elphin's population at 51,133, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
51,133
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$242/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
51,133
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elphin.
Local schools for Elphin
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Government School Catchment
Newstead College
East Launceston Primary School
Launceston Big Picture School
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Frequently asked
About Elphin.
- What is the Elphin postcode?
- Elphin is in the 7250 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Elphin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $242.
- What schools are in Elphin?
- There are 20 schools serving Elphin on this page, including Newstead College, The Launceston Preparatory School, Newstead Christian School.
- How walkable is Elphin?
- Elphin has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Elphin?
- Elphin is close to Launceston, Inveresk, East Launceston, Newstead, Invermay.
- What is the population of Elphin?
- Elphin has approximately 51,133 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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