Kingborough Council
Nicholls Rivulet
Nicholls Rivulet at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
369
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Nicholls Rivulet.
Nicholls Rivulet (7112) sits in the Kingborough region of Tasmania.
Nicholls Rivulet has roughly 369 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.
Nicholls Rivulet 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nicholls Rivulet's population at 369, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
369
Median age
47
Family households
85%
Lone person
19%
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)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
369
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Nicholls Rivulet.
Local schools for Nicholls Rivulet
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Government School Catchment
Cygnet Primary School
Woodbridge School
Non-Government Schools
Peregrine
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Nicholls Rivulet.
- What is the Nicholls Rivulet postcode?
- Nicholls Rivulet is in the 7112 postcode, in TAS, in the Kingborough Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nicholls Rivulet?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Nicholls Rivulet?
- There are 4 schools serving Nicholls Rivulet on this page, including Peregrine, St James Catholic College, Cygnet Primary School.
- How walkable is Nicholls Rivulet?
- Nicholls Rivulet has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nicholls Rivulet?
- Nicholls Rivulet is close to Gardners Bay, Kettering, Birchs Bay, Woodbridge, Deep Bay.
- What is the population of Nicholls Rivulet?
- Nicholls Rivulet has approximately 369 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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