Clarence City Council
Opossum Bay
Opossum Bay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
383
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Opossum Bay.
Opossum Bay (7023) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania.
Opossum Bay has roughly 383 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Opossum Bay 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.
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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Opossum Bay's population at 383, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
383
Median age
56
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
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)
$418/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$418/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
383
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Opossum Bay.
Local schools for Opossum Bay
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Government School Catchment
South Arm Primary School
Taroona High School
Blackmans Bay Primary School
© 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 Opossum Bay.
- What is the Opossum Bay postcode?
- Opossum Bay is in the 7023 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Opossum Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $418, for units it's $418.
- What schools are in Opossum Bay?
- There are 12 schools serving Opossum Bay on this page, including South Arm Primary School, Taroona High School, Blackmans Bay Primary School.
- How walkable is Opossum Bay?
- Opossum Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Opossum Bay?
- Opossum Bay is close to South Arm, Bonnet Hill, Taroona, Kingston Beach, Blackmans Bay.
- What is the population of Opossum Bay?
- Opossum Bay has approximately 383 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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