City of Glenorchy
Elwick
Elwick at a glance
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
18.4k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Elwick.
Elwick (7010) sits in the Glenorchy region of Tasmania.
Elwick has roughly 18,372 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Elwick scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elwick's population at 18,372, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
18,372
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
18,372
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
50
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Elwick.
Local schools for Elwick
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cosgrove High School
Goodwood Primary School
Glenorchy 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 Elwick.
- What is the Elwick postcode?
- Elwick is in the 7010 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Glenorchy region.
- What is the average rent in Elwick?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Elwick?
- There are 20 schools serving Elwick on this page, including Indie School - Glenorchy, Cosgrove High School, Goodwood Primary School.
- How walkable is Elwick?
- Elwick has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Elwick?
- Elwick is close to Glenorchy, Goodwood, Derwent Park, Dowsing Point, Montrose.
- What is the population of Elwick?
- Elwick has approximately 18,372 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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