Meander Valley Council
Summerhill
Summerhill at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
3,139
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Summerhill.
Summerhill (7250) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania.
Summerhill has roughly 3,139 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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What it’s like to live here.
Summerhill scores 2/100 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 8 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Summerhill's population at 3,139, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,139
Median age
38
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
3,139
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Summerhill.
Local schools for Summerhill
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Government School Catchment
Summerdale Primary School
Prospect High School
West Launceston Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Summerhill.
- What is the Summerhill postcode?
- Summerhill is in the 7250 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Summerhill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Summerhill?
- There are 20 schools serving Summerhill on this page, including St Patrick's College, Summerdale Primary School, Prospect High School.
- How walkable is Summerhill?
- Summerhill has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Summerhill?
- Summerhill is close to Prospect Vale, West Launceston, Prospect, Glen Dhu, Sandhill.
- What is the population of Summerhill?
- Summerhill has approximately 3,139 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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