Stony Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,993
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Stony Head.
The postcode for Stony Head is 7252 (TAS).
Stony Head (7252) sits in the Launceston region of Tasmania.
Stony Head has roughly 2,993 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Stony Head 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stony Head's population at 2,993, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
2,993
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,993
Median age: 49
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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 Stony Head.
Local schools for Stony Head
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Government School Catchment
Port Dalrymple School
South George Town Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Star of the Sea Catholic College
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Frequently asked
About Stony Head.
- What is the Stony Head postcode?
- Stony Head is in the 7252 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Launceston region.
- Where is Stony Head?
- Stony Head is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7252, in the City of Launceston region.
- What is the average rent in Stony Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $247.
- What schools are in Stony Head?
- There are 3 schools serving Stony Head on this page, including Port Dalrymple School, Star of the Sea Catholic College, South George Town Primary School.
- How walkable is Stony Head?
- Stony Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Stony Head?
- Stony Head is close to Beechford, Lulworth, Lefroy, Pipers River, Weymouth.
- What is the population of Stony Head?
- The population of Stony Head is approximately 2,993 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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