Southern Midlands Council
Rocky Hills
Rocky Hills at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Rocky Hills.
Rocky Hills (7190) sits in the Southern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Rocky Hills has roughly 8 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.
Rocky Hills 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rocky Hills's population at 8, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8
Median age
53
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$208/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rocky Hills.
Local schools for Rocky Hills
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Government School Catchment
Swansea Primary School
Triabunna District School
Orford 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 Rocky Hills.
- What is the Rocky Hills postcode?
- Rocky Hills is in the 7190 postcode, in TAS, in the Southern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rocky Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $208.
- What schools are in Rocky Hills?
- There are 3 schools serving Rocky Hills on this page, including Swansea Primary School, Triabunna District School, Orford Primary School.
- How walkable is Rocky Hills?
- Rocky Hills has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rocky Hills?
- Rocky Hills is close to Swansea, Pontypool, Little Swanport, Tooms Lake, Dolphin Sands.
- What is the population of Rocky Hills?
- Rocky Hills has approximately 8 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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