Meander Valley Council
Northdown
Northdown at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
265
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Northdown.
Northdown (7307) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania.
Northdown has roughly 265 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Northdown scores 2/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Northdown's population at 265, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
265
Median age
49
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
265
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Northdown.
Local schools for Northdown
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Government School Catchment
Andrews Creek Primary School
Port Sorell Primary School
Latrobe High School
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Frequently asked
About Northdown.
- What is the Northdown postcode?
- Northdown is in the 7307 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Northdown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Northdown?
- There are 6 schools serving Northdown on this page, including Andrews Creek Primary School, Port Sorell Primary School, Geneva Christian College.
- How walkable is Northdown?
- Northdown has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Northdown?
- Northdown is close to Shearwater, Thirlstane, Wesley Vale, Moriarty, Port Sorell.
- What is the population of Northdown?
- Northdown has approximately 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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