Dorset Council

Mathinna

TAS7214

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

131

Median age: 55

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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 Mathinna.

Local schools for Mathinna

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Government School Catchment

Ringarooma Primary School

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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.

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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