Kentish Council
Hellyer
Hellyer at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
189
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Hellyer.
Hellyer (7321) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania.
Hellyer has roughly 189 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Hellyer 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hellyer's population at 189, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
189
Median age
44
Family households
68%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
189
Median age: 44
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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 Hellyer.
Local schools for Hellyer
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Government School Catchment
Forest Primary School
Stanley Primary School
Boat Harbour Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Hellyer.
- What is the Hellyer postcode?
- Hellyer is in the 7321 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hellyer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Hellyer?
- There are 14 schools serving Hellyer on this page, including Forest Primary School, Stanley Primary School, Boat Harbour Primary School.
- How walkable is Hellyer?
- Hellyer has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hellyer?
- Hellyer is close to Detention, Edgcumbe Beach, Crayfish Creek, Port Latta, Rocky Cape.
- What is the population of Hellyer?
- Hellyer has approximately 189 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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