Southern Midlands Council
Swansea
Swansea at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,458
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Swansea.
Swansea (7190) sits in the Southern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Swansea has roughly 3,458 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Swansea 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Swansea's population at 3,458, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3,458
Median age
59
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$208/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,458
Median age: 59
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Swansea.
Local schools for Swansea
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Government School Catchment
Swansea Primary School
Bicheno Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Swansea.
- What is the Swansea postcode?
- Swansea is in the 7190 postcode, in TAS, in the Southern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Swansea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $208.
- What schools are in Swansea?
- There are 2 schools serving Swansea on this page, including Swansea Primary School, Bicheno Primary School.
- How walkable is Swansea?
- Swansea has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Swansea?
- Swansea is close to Dolphin Sands, Rocky Hills, Cranbrook, Coles Bay, Apslawn.
- What is the population of Swansea?
- Swansea has approximately 3,458 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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