Mount Rumney at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
303
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Mount Rumney.
The postcode for Mount Rumney is 7170 (TAS), part of Greater Hobart.
Mount Rumney (7170) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania.
Mount Rumney has roughly 303 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Rumney 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.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Rumney's population at 303, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
303
Median age
44
Family households
89%
Lone person
10%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
303
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mount Rumney.
Local schools for Mount Rumney
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Government School Catchment
Cambridge Primary School
Clarendon Vale Primary School
Southern Support School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Rumney.
- What is the Mount Rumney postcode?
- Mount Rumney is in the 7170 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- Where is Mount Rumney?
- Mount Rumney is a suburb of Hobart, in TAS 7170. It is part of the Greater Hobart area, in the Clarence City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Rumney?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $268.
- What schools are in Mount Rumney?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Rumney on this page, including Cambridge Primary School, MacKillop Catholic College, Clarendon Vale Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Rumney?
- Mount Rumney has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Rumney?
- Mount Rumney is close to Cambridge, Mornington, Acton Park, Clarendon Vale, Rokeby.
- What is the population of Mount Rumney?
- The population of Mount Rumney is approximately 303 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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