Central Highlands Regional Council
Port Huon
Port Huon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
492
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Port Huon.
Port Huon (7116) sits in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania.
Port Huon has roughly 492 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.
Port Huon 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Huon's population at 492, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
492
Median age
50
Family households
69%
Lone person
24%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$278/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
492
Median age: 50
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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 Port Huon.
Local schools for Port Huon
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Government School Catchment
Geeveston Primary School
Franklin Primary School
Cygnet 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 Port Huon.
- What is the Port Huon postcode?
- Port Huon is in the 7116 postcode, in TAS, in the Central Highlands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Port Huon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $278.
- What schools are in Port Huon?
- There are 10 schools serving Port Huon on this page, including Sacred Heart Catholic School, Geeveston Primary School, Franklin Primary School.
- How walkable is Port Huon?
- Port Huon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Port Huon?
- Port Huon is close to Geeveston, Castle Forbes Bay, Cairns Bay, Lower Wattle Grove, Wattle Grove.
- What is the population of Port Huon?
- Port Huon has approximately 492 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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