Meander Valley Council
Hadspen
Hadspen at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
2,429
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Hadspen.
Hadspen (7290) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania.
Hadspen has roughly 2,429 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.
Hadspen scores 8/100 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 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hadspen's population at 2,429, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,429
Median age
39
Family households
72%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
2,429
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hadspen.
Local schools for Hadspen
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Government School Catchment
Prospect High School
Summerdale Primary School
West Launceston Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Hadspen.
- What is the Hadspen postcode?
- Hadspen is in the 7290 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hadspen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Hadspen?
- There are 11 schools serving Hadspen on this page, including St Patrick's College, Prospect High School, Summerdale Primary School.
- How walkable is Hadspen?
- Hadspen has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hadspen?
- Hadspen is close to Travellers Rest, Carrick, Blackstone Heights, Prospect Vale, Summerhill.
- What is the population of Hadspen?
- Hadspen has approximately 2,429 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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