West Coast Council
Gretna
Gretna at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
254
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Gretna.
Gretna (7140) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.
Gretna has roughly 254 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Gretna 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gretna's population at 254, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
254
Median age
38
Family households
79%
Lone person
26%
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)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
254
Median age: 38
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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 Gretna.
Local schools for Gretna
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Government School Catchment
Glenora District School
Fairview Primary School
Westerway 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 Gretna.
- What is the Gretna postcode?
- Gretna is in the 7140 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gretna?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Gretna?
- There are 6 schools serving Gretna on this page, including Glenora District School, Fairview Primary School, Westerway Primary School.
- How walkable is Gretna?
- Gretna has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gretna?
- Gretna is close to Rosegarland, Macquarie Plains, Glenora, Black Hills, Hayes.
- What is the population of Gretna?
- Gretna has approximately 254 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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