Latrobe City Council
Merseylea
Merseylea at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
71
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Merseylea.
Merseylea (7305) sits in the Latrobe region of Tasmania.
Merseylea has roughly 71 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Merseylea 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merseylea's population at 71, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
71
Median age
43
Family households
77%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$108/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
71
Median age: 43
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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 Merseylea.
Local schools for Merseylea
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Government School Catchment
Sassafras Primary School
Sheffield School
Latrobe Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Merseylea.
- What is the Merseylea postcode?
- Merseylea is in the 7305 postcode, in TAS, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merseylea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $108.
- What schools are in Merseylea?
- There are 6 schools serving Merseylea on this page, including Sassafras Primary School, Sheffield School, Latrobe Primary School.
- How walkable is Merseylea?
- Merseylea has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Merseylea?
- Merseylea is close to Sunnyside, Kimberley, Railton, Stoodley, Moltema.
- What is the population of Merseylea?
- Merseylea has approximately 71 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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