Northern Midlands Council
Kempton
Kempton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
420
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Kempton.
Kempton (7030) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Kempton has roughly 420 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.
Kempton 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kempton's population at 420, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
420
Median age
43
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
420
Median age: 43
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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 Kempton.
Local schools for Kempton
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Government School Catchment
Bothwell District High School
Kempton Primary School
Oatlands District 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 Kempton.
- What is the Kempton postcode?
- Kempton is in the 7030 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kempton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Kempton?
- There are 3 schools serving Kempton on this page, including Bothwell District High School, Kempton Primary School, Oatlands District High School.
- How walkable is Kempton?
- Kempton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kempton?
- Kempton is close to Bothwell, Hermitage, Osterley, Victoria Valley, Hollow Tree.
- What is the population of Kempton?
- Kempton has approximately 420 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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