Derwent Valley Council
Howden
Howden at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
717
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Howden.
Howden (7054) sits in the Derwent Valley region of Tasmania.
Howden has roughly 717 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.
Howden 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Howden's population at 717, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
717
Median age
44
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
717
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Howden.
Local schools for Howden
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Government School Catchment
Margate Primary School
Illawarra Primary School
Blackmans Bay 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 Howden.
- What is the Howden postcode?
- Howden is in the 7054 postcode, in TAS, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Howden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in Howden?
- There are 11 schools serving Howden on this page, including Channel Christian School, Margate Primary School, Illawarra Primary School.
- How walkable is Howden?
- Howden has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Howden?
- Howden is close to Margate, Tinderbox, Huntingfield, Blackmans Bay, Barretta.
- What is the population of Howden?
- Howden has approximately 717 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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