Police Point at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
76
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Police Point.
The postcode for Police Point is 7116 (TAS).
Police Point (7116) sits in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania.
Police Point has roughly 76 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.
Police Point 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.
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 4 government primary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Police Point's population at 76, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (48%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
76
Median age
48
Family households
58%
Lone person
48%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
76
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Police Point.
Local schools for Police Point
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Government School Catchment
Dover District School
Cygnet Primary School
Geeveston Primary School
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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 Police Point.
- What is the Police Point postcode?
- Police Point is in the 7116 postcode, in TAS, in the Central Highlands Regional Council region.
- Where is Police Point?
- Police Point is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7116, in the Central Highlands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Police Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Police Point?
- There are 9 schools serving Police Point on this page, including Dover District School, St James Catholic College, Cygnet Primary School.
- How walkable is Police Point?
- Police Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Police Point?
- Police Point is close to Brooks Bay, Glendevie, Surveyors Bay, Eggs And Bacon Bay, Surges Bay.
- What is the population of Police Point?
- The population of Police Point is approximately 76 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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