Northern Midlands Council
Scamander
Scamander at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
803
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Scamander.
Scamander (7215) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Scamander has roughly 803 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.
Scamander 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scamander's population at 803, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
803
Median age
51
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
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)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
803
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Scamander.
Local schools for Scamander
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Government School Catchment
St Marys District School
St Helens District High School
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Frequently asked
About Scamander.
- What is the Scamander postcode?
- Scamander is in the 7215 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Scamander?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $273.
- What schools are in Scamander?
- There are 2 schools serving Scamander on this page, including St Marys District School, St Helens District High School.
- How walkable is Scamander?
- Scamander has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Scamander?
- Scamander is close to Falmouth, Upper Scamander, Beaumaris, Four Mile Creek, St Marys.
- What is the population of Scamander?
- Scamander has approximately 803 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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