West Coast Council
Strahan
Strahan at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
697
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Strahan.
Strahan (7468) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.
Strahan has roughly 697 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Strahan scores 14/100 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Strahan's population at 697, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
697
Median age
40
Family households
58%
Lone person
39%
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)
$195/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$195/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
697
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Strahan.
Local schools for Strahan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Strahan Primary School
Mountain Heights School
Zeehan Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Strahan.
- What is the Strahan postcode?
- Strahan is in the 7468 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Strahan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $195, for units it's $195.
- What schools are in Strahan?
- There are 4 schools serving Strahan on this page, including Strahan Primary School, Mountain Heights School, St Joseph's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Strahan?
- Strahan has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Strahan?
- Strahan is close to Macquarie Heads, Queenstown, Gormanston, Trial Harbour, Lake Margaret.
- What is the population of Strahan?
- Strahan has approximately 697 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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