West Coast Council
Fentonbury
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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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
88
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Fentonbury.
Local schools for Fentonbury
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Government School Catchment
Westerway Primary School
Glenora 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 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.
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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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