West Coast Council
Macquarie Plains
Macquarie Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
53
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Macquarie Plains.
Macquarie Plains (7140) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.
Macquarie Plains has roughly 53 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.
Macquarie Plains 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 Macquarie Plains's population at 53, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
53
Median age
48
Family households
68%
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)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
53
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Macquarie Plains.
Local schools for Macquarie Plains
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Government School Catchment
Glenora District School
Westerway 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 Macquarie Plains.
- What is the Macquarie Plains postcode?
- Macquarie Plains is in the 7140 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Macquarie Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Macquarie Plains?
- There are 6 schools serving Macquarie Plains on this page, including Glenora District School, Westerway Primary School, Fairview Primary School.
- How walkable is Macquarie Plains?
- Macquarie Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Macquarie Plains?
- Macquarie Plains is close to Rosegarland, Bushy Park, Glenora, Gretna, Plenty.
- What is the population of Macquarie Plains?
- Macquarie Plains has approximately 53 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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