George Town, TAS 7253
George Town CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 7253
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Median house price
$430,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in George Town itself.
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George Town at a glance
- Median unit
- $465,000
- Population
- 4,536
- Median age 45
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in George Town
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in George Town, houses changed hands at $430,000 in 2024, below the Tasmania median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in George Town itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $220/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $220/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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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.
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.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 722 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in George Town
Schools serving George Town: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
Port Dalrymple School
South George Town Primary School
Non-government schools
Star of the Sea Catholic College
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 18/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 20/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 64%
- Lone person
- 33%
- Owner occupied
- 63%
- Renter occupied
- 35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.66%
- On the $430,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.46%
- On the $465,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 722 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 21.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about George Town
- What is the median house price in George Town?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in George Town, TAS 7253 is $430,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in George Town itself. The median unit price is $465,000.
- How much is my house worth in George Town?
- A useful starting point is the George Town median house price of $430,000 (units $465,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the George Town postcode?
- George Town is in the 7253 postcode, in TAS, in the George Town Council region.
- Where is George Town?
- George Town is a suburb in the George Town Council area, TAS 7253.
- 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?
- The population of George Town is approximately 4,536 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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