Circular Head
Mella
Mella at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
97
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Mella.
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
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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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
97
Median age: 28
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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
Education
Schools in Mella.
Local schools for Mella
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Government School Catchment
Smithton Primary School
Smithton High School
Non-Government Schools
Circular Head Christian School
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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.
- 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?
- Mella has approximately 97 residents. The median age is 28.
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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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