Derwent Valley Council
Margate
Margate at a glance
Population
9,609
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Margate.
Margate (7054) sits in the Derwent Valley region of Tasmania.
Margate has roughly 9,609 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Margate's population at 9,609, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
9,609
Median age
40
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$319/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
9,609
Median age: 40
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Margate.
Local schools for Margate
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Government School Catchment
Margate Primary School
Snug Primary School
Illawarra Primary School
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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 Margate.
- What is the Margate postcode?
- Margate is in the 7054 postcode, in TAS, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Margate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $319.
- What schools are in Margate?
- There are 11 schools serving Margate on this page, including Margate Primary School, Channel Christian School, Snug Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Margate?
- Margate is close to Barretta, Nierinna, Howden, Electrona, Huntingfield.
- What is the population of Margate?
- Margate has approximately 9,609 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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