Recherche at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
16
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Recherche.
The postcode for Recherche is 7109 (TAS).
Recherche (7109) sits in the Derwent Valley region of Tasmania.
Recherche has roughly 16 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.
Recherche 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Recherche's population at 16, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (114% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
16
Median age
56
Family households
43%
Lone person
43%
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)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
114%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16
Median age: 56
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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 Recherche.
Local schools for Recherche
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Government School Catchment
Dover District School
Bruny Island District 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 Recherche.
- What is the Recherche postcode?
- Recherche is in the 7109 postcode, in TAS, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- Where is Recherche?
- Recherche is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7109, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Recherche?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $247.
- What schools are in Recherche?
- There are 2 schools serving Recherche on this page, including Dover District School, Bruny Island District School.
- How walkable is Recherche?
- Recherche has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Recherche?
- Recherche is close to Catamaran, Southport Lagoon, Ida Bay, Lune River, Hastings.
- What is the population of Recherche?
- The population of Recherche is approximately 16 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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