Latrobe City Council
Rowella
Rowella at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
179
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Rowella.
Rowella (7270) sits in the Latrobe region of Tasmania.
Rowella has roughly 179 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rowella 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rowella's population at 179, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
179
Median age
51
Family households
84%
Lone person
11%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
179
Median age: 51
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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 Rowella.
Local schools for Rowella
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Government School Catchment
Beaconsfield Primary School
South George Town Primary School
Port Dalrymple School
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Frequently asked
About Rowella.
- What is the Rowella postcode?
- Rowella is in the 7270 postcode, in TAS, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rowella?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Rowella?
- There are 4 schools serving Rowella on this page, including Beaconsfield Primary School, South George Town Primary School, Star of the Sea Catholic College.
- How walkable is Rowella?
- Rowella has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rowella?
- Rowella is close to Kayena, Long Reach, Bell Bay, Beaconsfield, Beauty Point.
- What is the population of Rowella?
- Rowella has approximately 179 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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