Northern Midlands Council
Gagebrook
Gagebrook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,572
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Gagebrook.
Gagebrook (7030) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Gagebrook has roughly 1,572 residents, with a young, transient demographic. 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.
Gagebrook 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 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gagebrook's population at 1,572, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters (22% own, 74% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,572
Median age
27
Family households
69%
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)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
22%
Renter occupied
74%
At a deeper level
1,572
Median age: 27
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gagebrook.
Local schools for Gagebrook
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Government School Catchment
JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School
JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School
JRLF - East Derwent 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 Gagebrook.
- What is the Gagebrook postcode?
- Gagebrook is in the 7030 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gagebrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Gagebrook?
- There are 20 schools serving Gagebrook on this page, including JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School, JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School, JRLF - East Derwent Primary School.
- How walkable is Gagebrook?
- Gagebrook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Gagebrook?
- Gagebrook is close to Herdsmans Cove, Honeywood, Bridgewater, Old Beach, Austins Ferry.
- What is the population of Gagebrook?
- Gagebrook has approximately 1,572 residents. The median age is 27.
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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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