Sorell Council
Primrose Sands
Primrose Sands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,209
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Primrose Sands.
Primrose Sands (7173) sits in the Sorell region of Tasmania.
Primrose Sands has roughly 1,209 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Primrose Sands 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Primrose Sands's population at 1,209, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,209
Median age
54
Family households
56%
Lone person
42%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
1,209
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Primrose Sands.
Local schools for Primrose Sands
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Government School Catchment
Dodges Ferry Primary School
Dunalley Primary School
Sorell 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 Primrose Sands.
- What is the Primrose Sands postcode?
- Primrose Sands is in the 7173 postcode, in TAS, in the Sorell Council region.
- What is the average rent in Primrose Sands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Primrose Sands?
- There are 10 schools serving Primrose Sands on this page, including Dodges Ferry Primary School, Dunalley Primary School, Sorell School.
- How walkable is Primrose Sands?
- Primrose Sands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Primrose Sands?
- Primrose Sands is close to Carlton, Carlton River, Connellys Marsh, Dodges Ferry, Forcett.
- What is the population of Primrose Sands?
- Primrose Sands has approximately 1,209 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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