West Coast Council

Fentonbury

TAS7140

Fentonbury at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

88

Median age 43

The brief

What to know about Fentonbury.

Fentonbury (7140) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.

Fentonbury has roughly 88 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Fentonbury 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 1 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Fentonbury's population at 88, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

88

Median age

43

Family households

80%

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)

$270/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$340/wk

Owner occupied

77%

Renter occupied

13%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

88

Median age: 43

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Fentonbury.

Local schools for Fentonbury

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Government School Catchment

Westerway Primary School

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Glenora District School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

586 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

21.8°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

4.6°C

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Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Fentonbury.

What is the Fentonbury postcode?
Fentonbury is in the 7140 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
What is the average rent in Fentonbury?
The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $340.
What schools are in Fentonbury?
There are 2 schools serving Fentonbury on this page, including Westerway Primary School, Glenora District School.
How walkable is Fentonbury?
Fentonbury has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Fentonbury?
Fentonbury is close to Westerway, Ellendale, National Park, Karanja, Meadowbank.
What is the population of Fentonbury?
Fentonbury has approximately 88 residents. The median age is 43.

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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