Clarence City Council
Howrah
Howrah at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
9,545
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Howrah.
Howrah (7018) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania.
Howrah has roughly 9,545 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Howrah scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Howrah's population at 9,545, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% 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
9,545
Median age
43
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
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
9,545
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
26
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Howrah.
Local schools for Howrah
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Howrah Primary School
Southern Support School
Clarence High 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 Howrah.
- What is the Howrah postcode?
- Howrah is in the 7018 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Howrah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Howrah?
- There are 20 schools serving Howrah on this page, including Howrah Primary School, Southern Support School, Clarence High School.
- How walkable is Howrah?
- Howrah has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Howrah?
- Howrah is close to Rokeby, Clarendon Vale, Mornington, Bellerive, Rosny Park.
- What is the population of Howrah?
- Howrah has approximately 9,545 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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