Waratah-Wynyard Council
Sheffield
Sheffield at a glance
Population
1,602
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Sheffield.
Sheffield (7306) sits in the Waratah-Wynyard region of Tasmania.
Sheffield has roughly 1,602 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sheffield's population at 1,602, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,602
Median age
54
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
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)
$208/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
1,602
Median age: 54
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Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Sheffield.
Local schools for Sheffield
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Government School Catchment
Sheffield School
Wilmot Primary School
Latrobe Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Sheffield.
- What is the Sheffield postcode?
- Sheffield is in the 7306 postcode, in TAS, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sheffield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $208, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Sheffield?
- There are 9 schools serving Sheffield on this page, including Sheffield School, Wilmot Primary School, Latrobe Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Sheffield?
- Sheffield is close to Paradise, West Kentish, Nowhere Else, Stoodley, Barrington.
- What is the population of Sheffield?
- Sheffield has approximately 1,602 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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