Malbina at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
77
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Malbina.
The postcode for Malbina is 7140 (TAS).
Malbina (7140) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.
Malbina has roughly 77 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.
Malbina 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Malbina's population at 77, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (104% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
77
Median age
43
Family households
85%
Lone person
12%
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
104%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
77
Median age: 43
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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 Malbina.
Local schools for Malbina
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Government School Catchment
Molesworth Primary School
New Norfolk Primary School
New Norfolk High 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 Malbina.
- What is the Malbina postcode?
- Malbina is in the 7140 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
- Where is Malbina?
- Malbina is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7140, in the West Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Malbina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Malbina?
- There are 7 schools serving Malbina on this page, including Molesworth Primary School, New Norfolk Primary School, New Norfolk High School.
- How walkable is Malbina?
- Malbina has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Malbina?
- Malbina is close to Sorell Creek, Boyer, Molesworth, New Norfolk, Magra.
- What is the population of Malbina?
- The population of Malbina is approximately 77 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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