Flinders
Palana
Palana at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
23
Median age 66
The brief
What to know about Palana.
Palana (7255) sits in the Flinders region of Tasmania.
Palana has roughly 23 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Palana 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Palana's population at 23, with a median age of 66. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
23
Median age
66
Family households
31%
Lone person
38%
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)
$140/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$119/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
23
Median age: 66
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Palana.
Local schools for Palana
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Government School Catchment
Flinders Island District High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Palana.
- What is the Palana postcode?
- Palana is in the 7255 postcode, in TAS, in the Flinders region.
- What is the average rent in Palana?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $140, for units it's $119.
- What schools are in Palana?
- There are 1 schools serving Palana on this page, including Flinders Island District High School.
- How walkable is Palana?
- Palana has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Palana?
- Palana is close to Killiecrankie, Wingaroo, Leeka, Lughrata, Memana.
- What is the population of Palana?
- Palana has approximately 23 residents. The median age is 66.
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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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