Tasman Council

Sloping Main

TAS7186

Sloping Main at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

67

Median age 63

The brief

What to know about Sloping Main.

Sloping Main (7186) sits in the Tasman region of Tasmania.

Sloping Main has roughly 67 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.

Sloping Main 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 3 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Sloping Main's population at 67, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

67

Median age

63

Family households

53%

Lone person

40%

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)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

83%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

67

Median age: 63

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Sloping Main.

Local schools for Sloping Main

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Government School Catchment

Tasman District School

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Dunalley Primary School

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Dodges Ferry 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

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Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Sloping Main.

What is the Sloping Main postcode?
Sloping Main is in the 7186 postcode, in TAS, in the Tasman Council region.
What is the average rent in Sloping Main?
The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Sloping Main?
There are 4 schools serving Sloping Main on this page, including Tasman District School, Dunalley Primary School, Dodges Ferry Primary School.
How walkable is Sloping Main?
Sloping Main has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Sloping Main?
Sloping Main is close to Saltwater River, Premaydena, Nubeena, Clifton Beach, White Beach.
What is the population of Sloping Main?
Sloping Main has approximately 67 residents. The median age is 63.

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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