West Tamar Council
Mersey Forest
Mersey Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,265
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Mersey Forest.
Mersey Forest (7304) sits in the West Tamar region of Tasmania.
Mersey Forest has roughly 6,265 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mersey Forest 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mersey Forest's population at 6,265, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
6,265
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6,265
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mersey Forest.
Local schools for Mersey Forest
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Government School Catchment
Mole Creek Primary School
Wilmot Primary School
Sheffield School
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Frequently asked
About Mersey Forest.
- What is the Mersey Forest postcode?
- Mersey Forest is in the 7304 postcode, in TAS, in the West Tamar Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mersey Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Mersey Forest?
- There are 3 schools serving Mersey Forest on this page, including Mole Creek Primary School, Wilmot Primary School, Sheffield School.
- How walkable is Mersey Forest?
- Mersey Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mersey Forest?
- Mersey Forest is close to Liena, Mayberry, Lorinna, Middlesex, Caveside.
- What is the population of Mersey Forest?
- Mersey Forest has approximately 6,265 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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