Mella at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

97

Median age 28

The brief

What to know about Mella.

The postcode for Mella is 7330 (TAS).

Mella (7330) sits in the Circular Head region of Tasmania.

Mella has roughly 97 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.

Mella 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mella's population at 97, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

97

Median age

28

Family households

79%

Lone person

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)

$220/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

50%

Renter occupied

18%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

97

Median age: 28

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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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mella.

Local schools for Mella

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Government School Catchment

Smithton Primary School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Smithton High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Circular Head Christian School

Prep-12CoEdIndependent
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Frequently asked

About Mella.

What is the Mella postcode?
Mella is in the 7330 postcode, in TAS, in the Circular Head region.
Where is Mella?
Mella is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7330, in the Circular Head region.
What is the average rent in Mella?
The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Mella?
There are 4 schools serving Mella on this page, including Smithton Primary School, Circular Head Christian School, Smithton High School.
How walkable is Mella?
Mella has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Mella?
Mella is close to Broadmeadows, Christmas Hills, Scopus, Smithton, Scotchtown.
What is the population of Mella?
The population of Mella is approximately 97 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.

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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