Ranelagh at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,484
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Ranelagh.
The postcode for Ranelagh is 7109 (TAS).
Ranelagh (7109) sits in the Derwent Valley region of Tasmania.
Ranelagh has roughly 1,484 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ranelagh scores 4/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ranelagh's population at 1,484, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,484
Median age
37
Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
1,484
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ranelagh.
Local schools for Ranelagh
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Government School Catchment
Huonville High School
Huonville Primary School
Glen Huon 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 Ranelagh.
- What is the Ranelagh postcode?
- Ranelagh is in the 7109 postcode, in TAS, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- Where is Ranelagh?
- Ranelagh is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7109, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ranelagh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Ranelagh?
- There are 4 schools serving Ranelagh on this page, including Huonville High School, Huonville Primary School, Glen Huon Primary School.
- How walkable is Ranelagh?
- Ranelagh has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ranelagh?
- Ranelagh is close to Huonville, Lucaston, Glen Huon, Grove, Woodstock.
- What is the population of Ranelagh?
- The population of Ranelagh is approximately 1,484 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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