Northern Midlands Council
Perth
Perth at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,933
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Perth.
Perth (7300) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Perth has roughly 3,933 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Perth 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Perth's population at 3,933, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
3,933
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,933
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Perth.
Local schools for Perth
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Government School Catchment
Perth Primary School
Longford Primary School
Evandale Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Perth.
- What is the Perth postcode?
- Perth is in the 7300 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Perth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Perth?
- There are 20 schools serving Perth on this page, including Perth Primary School, Longford Primary School, Evandale Primary School.
- How walkable is Perth?
- Perth has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Perth?
- Perth is close to Devon Hills, Western Junction, Longford, Breadalbane, Evandale.
- What is the population of Perth?
- Perth has approximately 3,933 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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