Dorset Council
Retreat
Retreat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
562
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Retreat.
Retreat (7254) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Retreat has roughly 562 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Retreat 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Retreat's population at 562, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
562
Median age
47
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
562
Median age: 47
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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
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Education
Schools in Retreat.
Local schools for Retreat
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Government School Catchment
Lilydale District School
Exeter Primary School
Exeter High School
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Frequently asked
About Retreat.
- What is the Retreat postcode?
- Retreat is in the 7254 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Retreat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Retreat?
- There are 20 schools serving Retreat on this page, including Lilydale District School, Exeter Primary School, Exeter High School.
- How walkable is Retreat?
- Retreat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Retreat?
- Retreat is close to Tunnel, Lebrina, Bangor, Wyena, Lower Turners Marsh.
- What is the population of Retreat?
- Retreat has approximately 562 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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