West Coast Council
Lachlan
Lachlan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
953
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Lachlan.
Lachlan (7140) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.
Lachlan has roughly 953 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.
Lachlan 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lachlan's population at 953, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
953
Median age
44
Family households
83%
Lone person
18%
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)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
96%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
953
Median age: 44
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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
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Education
Schools in Lachlan.
Local schools for Lachlan
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Government School Catchment
New Norfolk High School
New Norfolk Primary School
Fairview 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 Lachlan.
- What is the Lachlan postcode?
- Lachlan is in the 7140 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lachlan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Lachlan?
- There are 5 schools serving Lachlan on this page, including New Norfolk High School, St Brigid's Catholic School, New Norfolk Primary School.
- How walkable is Lachlan?
- Lachlan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lachlan?
- Lachlan is close to Glenfern, New Norfolk, Boyer, Lawitta, Malbina.
- What is the population of Lachlan?
- Lachlan has approximately 953 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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