Fitzgerald at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12.1k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Fitzgerald.
The postcode for Fitzgerald is 7140 (TAS).
Fitzgerald (7140) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.
Fitzgerald has roughly 12,069 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald's population at 12,069, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
12,069
Median age
42
Family households
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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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12,069
Median age: 42
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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
Transport
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Education
Schools in Fitzgerald.
Local schools for Fitzgerald
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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 Fitzgerald.
- What is the Fitzgerald postcode?
- Fitzgerald is in the 7140 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
- Where is Fitzgerald?
- Fitzgerald is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7140, in the West Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fitzgerald?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Fitzgerald?
- There are 2 schools serving Fitzgerald on this page, including Westerway Primary School, Glenora District School.
- How walkable is Fitzgerald?
- Fitzgerald has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fitzgerald?
- Fitzgerald is close to Tyenna, Maydena, Styx, National Park, Mount Field.
- What is the population of Fitzgerald?
- The population of Fitzgerald is approximately 12,069 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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