Tasman Council
Saltwater River
Saltwater River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
131
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Saltwater River.
Saltwater River (7186) sits in the Tasman region of Tasmania.
Saltwater River has roughly 131 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.
Saltwater River 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Saltwater River's population at 131, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
131
Median age
55
Family households
75%
Lone person
21%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
96%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
131
Median age: 55
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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
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Education
Schools in Saltwater River.
Local schools for Saltwater River
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Government School Catchment
Tasman District School
Dunalley 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 Saltwater River.
- What is the Saltwater River postcode?
- Saltwater River is in the 7186 postcode, in TAS, in the Tasman Council region.
- What is the average rent in Saltwater River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Saltwater River?
- There are 2 schools serving Saltwater River on this page, including Tasman District School, Dunalley Primary School.
- How walkable is Saltwater River?
- Saltwater River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Saltwater River?
- Saltwater River is close to Sloping Main, Premaydena, Nubeena, Koonya, White Beach.
- What is the population of Saltwater River?
- Saltwater River has approximately 131 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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