Ross at a glance
Population
414
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Ross.
The postcode for Ross is 7209 (TAS).
Ross (7209) sits in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay region of Tasmania.
Ross has roughly 414 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Day to day
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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ross's population at 414, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
414
Median age
57
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
414
Median age: 57
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ross.
Local schools for Ross
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Government School Catchment
Campbell Town District High School
Oatlands District High School
Swansea Primary School
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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 Ross.
- What is the Ross postcode?
- Ross is in the 7209 postcode, in TAS, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council region.
- Where is Ross?
- Ross is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7209, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ross?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Ross?
- There are 3 schools serving Ross on this page, including Campbell Town District High School, Oatlands District High School, Swansea Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Ross?
- Ross is close to Tunbridge, Lake Leake, Woodbury, Antill Ponds, Tooms Lake.
- What is the population of Ross?
- The population of Ross is approximately 414 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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