Kentish Council
Leith
Leith at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
504
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Leith.
Leith (7315) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania.
Leith has roughly 504 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Leith 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Leith's population at 504, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
504
Median age
51
Family households
84%
Lone person
16%
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)
$246/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
504
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Leith.
Local schools for Leith
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Government School Catchment
Forth Primary School
Don College
East Ulverstone Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Leith.
- What is the Leith postcode?
- Leith is in the 7315 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- What is the average rent in Leith?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $246, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Leith?
- There are 20 schools serving Leith on this page, including Forth Primary School, Devonport Christian School, Don College.
- How walkable is Leith?
- Leith has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Leith?
- Leith is close to Lillico, Turners Beach, Forth, Don, Tugrah.
- What is the population of Leith?
- Leith has approximately 504 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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