West Coast Council
Macquarie Heads
Macquarie Heads at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
697
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Macquarie Heads.
Macquarie Heads (7468) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.
Macquarie Heads has roughly 697 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Macquarie Heads 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macquarie Heads's population at 697, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
697
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$195/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$166/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
697
Median age: 40
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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 Macquarie Heads.
Local schools for Macquarie Heads
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Strahan Primary School
Mountain Heights School
Zeehan Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Macquarie Heads.
- What is the Macquarie Heads postcode?
- Macquarie Heads is in the 7468 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Macquarie Heads?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $195, for units it's $166.
- What schools are in Macquarie Heads?
- There are 4 schools serving Macquarie Heads on this page, including Strahan Primary School, Mountain Heights School, St Joseph's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Macquarie Heads?
- Macquarie Heads has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Macquarie Heads?
- Macquarie Heads is close to Strahan, Trial Harbour, Queenstown, Gormanston, Zeehan.
- What is the population of Macquarie Heads?
- Macquarie Heads has approximately 697 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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