Franklin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,301
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Franklin.
The postcode for Franklin is 7113 (TAS).
Franklin (7113) sits in the Huon Valley region of Tasmania.
Franklin has roughly 1,301 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Franklin 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Franklin's population at 1,301, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,301
Median age
52
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)
$315/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,301
Median age: 52
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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
Education
Schools in Franklin.
Local schools for Franklin
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Government School Catchment
Franklin Primary School
Glen Huon Primary School
Huonville 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 Franklin.
- What is the Franklin postcode?
- Franklin is in the 7113 postcode, in TAS, in the Huon Valley Council region.
- Where is Franklin?
- Franklin is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7113, in the Huon Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Franklin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $315, for units it's $268.
- What schools are in Franklin?
- There are 6 schools serving Franklin on this page, including Franklin Primary School, Glen Huon Primary School, Sacred Heart Catholic School.
- How walkable is Franklin?
- Franklin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Franklin?
- Franklin is close to Cradoc, Castle Forbes Bay, Woodstock, Glaziers Bay, Glen Huon.
- What is the population of Franklin?
- The population of Franklin is approximately 1,301 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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