City of Launceston
Hillwood
Hillwood at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
591
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Hillwood.
Hillwood (7252) sits in the Launceston region of Tasmania.
Hillwood has roughly 591 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hillwood scores 2/100 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hillwood's population at 591, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
591
Median age
50
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
591
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hillwood.
Local schools for Hillwood
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Government School Catchment
Exeter Primary School
Exeter High School
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Frequently asked
About Hillwood.
- What is the Hillwood postcode?
- Hillwood is in the 7252 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Launceston region.
- What is the average rent in Hillwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Hillwood?
- There are 2 schools serving Hillwood on this page, including Exeter Primary School, Exeter High School.
- How walkable is Hillwood?
- Hillwood has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hillwood?
- Hillwood is close to Swan Point, Mount Direction, Robigana, Gravelly Beach, Deviot.
- What is the population of Hillwood?
- Hillwood has approximately 591 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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