Clarence City Council
Roches Beach
Roches Beach at a glance
Population
220
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Roches Beach.
Roches Beach (7170) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania.
Roches Beach has roughly 220 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Roches Beach's population at 220, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (97% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
220
Median age
48
Family households
88%
Lone person
8%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
220
Median age: 48
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Roches Beach.
Local schools for Roches Beach
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Government School Catchment
Lauderdale Primary School
Clarendon Vale Primary School
Bayview Secondary College
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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 Roches Beach.
- What is the Roches Beach postcode?
- Roches Beach is in the 7170 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Roches Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Roches Beach?
- There are 12 schools serving Roches Beach on this page, including Lauderdale Primary School, John Paul II Catholic School, Clarendon Vale Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Roches Beach?
- Roches Beach is close to Lauderdale, Oakdowns, Acton Park, Clarendon Vale, Seven Mile Beach.
- What is the population of Roches Beach?
- Roches Beach has approximately 220 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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