West Coast Council
Pegarah
Pegarah at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
147
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Pegarah.
Pegarah (7256) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.
Pegarah has roughly 147 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.
Pegarah 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 Pegarah's population at 147, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
147
Median age
43
Family households
85%
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)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$140/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
147
Median age: 43
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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
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Education
Schools in Pegarah.
Local schools for Pegarah
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Government School Catchment
King Island District High School
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Frequently asked
About Pegarah.
- What is the Pegarah postcode?
- Pegarah is in the 7256 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pegarah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $140.
- What schools are in Pegarah?
- There are 1 schools serving Pegarah on this page, including King Island District High School.
- How walkable is Pegarah?
- Pegarah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pegarah?
- Pegarah is close to Naracoopa, Yarra Creek, Sea Elephant, Grassy, Loorana.
- What is the population of Pegarah?
- Pegarah has approximately 147 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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