Derwent Valley Council
Huonville
Huonville at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
3,002
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Huonville.
Huonville (7109) sits in the Derwent Valley region of Tasmania.
Huonville has roughly 3,002 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Huonville scores 12/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Huonville's population at 3,002, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,002
Median age
41
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
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)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
3,002
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
12
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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 Huonville.
Local schools for Huonville
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Government School Catchment
Huonville High School
Huonville Primary School
Franklin 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 Huonville.
- What is the Huonville postcode?
- Huonville is in the 7109 postcode, in TAS, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Huonville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Huonville?
- There are 4 schools serving Huonville on this page, including Huonville High School, Huonville Primary School, Franklin Primary School.
- How walkable is Huonville?
- Huonville has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Huonville?
- Huonville is close to Ranelagh, Pelverata, Woodstock, Grove, Upper Woodstock.
- What is the population of Huonville?
- Huonville has approximately 3,002 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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