George Town Council
George Town
George Town at a glance
Median house
$430,000
Median unit
$465,000
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
4,536
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about George Town.
George Town (7253) sits in the George Town region of Tasmania. The median house here is $430,000, below the Tasmania median of around $650K.
George Town has roughly 4,536 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
George Town scores 18/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put George Town's population at 4,536, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,536
Median age
45
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $430,000 on a typical sale, below the Tasmania median. Units come in around $465,000, roughly -8% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $86,000. Prices are below the Tasmania median, which keeps George Town on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$430,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $465,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$430,000
$465,000
4,536
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.66% (median rent $220/wk against a $430,000 price tag). Units yield 2.46% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.66%
Based on $430,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.46%
Based on $465,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in George Town.
Local schools for George Town
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Port Dalrymple School
South George Town Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Star of the Sea Catholic College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About George Town.
- What is the median house price in George Town?
- The median house price in George Town, TAS 7253 is $430,000. The median unit price is $465,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the George Town postcode?
- George Town is in the 7253 postcode, in TAS, in the George Town Council region.
- What is the average rent in George Town?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in George Town?
- There are 3 schools serving George Town on this page, including Star of the Sea Catholic College, Port Dalrymple School, South George Town Primary School.
- How walkable is George Town?
- George Town has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near George Town?
- George Town is close to Kelso, Low Head, Bell Bay, Clarence Point, Beauty Point.
- What is the population of George Town?
- George Town has approximately 4,536 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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