Northern Midlands Council
Swanston
Swanston at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4
Median age 67
The brief
What to know about Swanston.
Swanston (7120) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Swanston has roughly 4 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.
Swanston 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Swanston's population at 4, with a median age of 67. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4
Median age
67
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
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$188/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4
Median age: 67
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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
Education
Schools in Swanston.
Local schools for Swanston
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Triabunna District School
Orford Primary School
Oatlands District High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Swanston.
- What is the Swanston postcode?
- Swanston is in the 7120 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Swanston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $188, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Swanston?
- There are 4 schools serving Swanston on this page, including Triabunna District School, Orford Primary School, Oatlands District High School.
- How walkable is Swanston?
- Swanston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Swanston?
- Swanston is close to Lemont, Stonehenge, Little Swanport, Tooms Lake, Pontypool.
- What is the population of Swanston?
- Swanston has approximately 4 residents. The median age is 67.
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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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