Dorset Council
Mathinna
Mathinna at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
131
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Mathinna.
Mathinna (7214) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Mathinna has roughly 131 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mathinna 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mathinna's population at 131, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
131
Median age
55
Family households
56%
Lone person
36%
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)
$173/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
131
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mathinna.
Local schools for Mathinna
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Government School Catchment
Ringarooma Primary School
St Marys District School
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Frequently asked
About Mathinna.
- What is the Mathinna postcode?
- Mathinna is in the 7214 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mathinna?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $173, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Mathinna?
- There are 2 schools serving Mathinna on this page, including Ringarooma Primary School, St Marys District School.
- How walkable is Mathinna?
- Mathinna has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mathinna?
- Mathinna is close to Mangana, Upper Esk, Ben Lomond, Upper Blessington, Fingal.
- What is the population of Mathinna?
- Mathinna has approximately 131 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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