Kentish Council
North Motton
North Motton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
425
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about North Motton.
North Motton (7315) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania.
North Motton has roughly 425 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.
North Motton 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Motton's population at 425, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
425
Median age
44
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
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)
$246/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
425
Median age: 44
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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
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Education
Schools in North Motton.
Local schools for North Motton
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Government School Catchment
Ulverstone Primary School
Ulverstone Secondary College
West Ulverstone Primary School
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Frequently asked
About North Motton.
- What is the North Motton postcode?
- North Motton is in the 7315 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Motton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $246, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in North Motton?
- There are 10 schools serving North Motton on this page, including Ulverstone Primary School, Ulverstone Secondary College, West Ulverstone Primary School.
- How walkable is North Motton?
- North Motton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near North Motton?
- North Motton is close to Gawler, West Ulverstone, Abbotsham, Ulverstone, Spalford.
- What is the population of North Motton?
- North Motton has approximately 425 residents. 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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