City of Glenorchy
Glenorchy
Glenorchy at a glance
Median house
$560,000
Median unit
$448,000
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
18.4k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Glenorchy.
Glenorchy (7010) sits in the Glenorchy region of Tasmania. The median house here is $560,000, in line with the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Glenorchy has roughly 18,372 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Glenorchy scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenorchy's population at 18,372, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
18,372
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $560,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Tasmania median. Units come in around $448,000, roughly 20% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $112,000. Prices are in line with the Tasmania median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$560,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $448,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$560,000
$448,000
18,372
Median age: 37
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.97% (median rent $320/wk against a $560,000 price tag). Units yield 3.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.97%
Based on $560,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.16%
Based on $448,000 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–
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.
48
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Glenorchy.
Local schools for Glenorchy
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cosgrove High School
Glenorchy Primary School
Goodwood 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 Glenorchy.
- What is the median house price in Glenorchy?
- The median house price in Glenorchy, TAS 7010 is $560,000. The median unit price is $448,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Glenorchy postcode?
- Glenorchy is in the 7010 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Glenorchy region.
- What is the average rent in Glenorchy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Glenorchy?
- There are 20 schools serving Glenorchy on this page, including Indie School - Glenorchy, Guilford Young College, Cosgrove High School.
- How walkable is Glenorchy?
- Glenorchy has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glenorchy?
- Glenorchy is close to Elwick, Derwent Park, Goodwood, Montrose, West Moonah.
- What is the population of Glenorchy?
- Glenorchy has approximately 18,372 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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