Low Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
619
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Low Head.
The postcode for Low Head is 7253 (TAS).
Low Head (7253) sits in the George Town region of Tasmania.
Low Head has roughly 619 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Low Head 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Low Head's population at 619, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
619
Median age
61
Family households
55%
Lone person
43%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
619
Median age: 61
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Low Head.
Local schools for Low Head
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Government School Catchment
Port Dalrymple School
South George Town Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Star of the Sea Catholic College
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Frequently asked
About Low Head.
- What is the Low Head postcode?
- Low Head is in the 7253 postcode, in TAS, in the George Town Council region.
- Where is Low Head?
- Low Head is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7253, in the George Town Council region.
- What is the average rent in Low Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Low Head?
- There are 3 schools serving Low Head on this page, including Port Dalrymple School, Star of the Sea Catholic College, South George Town Primary School.
- How walkable is Low Head?
- Low Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Low Head?
- Low Head is close to George Town, Kelso, Greens Beach, Clarence Point, Bell Bay.
- What is the population of Low Head?
- The population of Low Head is approximately 619 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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