Dorset Council
Talawa
Talawa at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
61
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Talawa.
Talawa (7263) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Talawa has roughly 61 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Talawa with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Nearby suburbs
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Talawa 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, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Talawa's population at 61, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (44% family, 20% lone person).
Population
61
Median age
47
Family households
44%
Lone person
20%
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)
$203/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$135/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
61
Median age: 47
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Talawa?
A local agent who actually sells in Talawa will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Get property alerts for Talawa
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Talawa.
Local schools for Talawa
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ringarooma Primary School
Scottsdale Primary School
Scottsdale High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Talawa.
- What is the Talawa postcode?
- Talawa is in the 7263 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Talawa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $203, for units it's $135.
- What schools are in Talawa?
- There are 4 schools serving Talawa on this page, including Ringarooma Primary School, Scottsdale Primary School, Scottsdale High School.
- How walkable is Talawa?
- Talawa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Talawa?
- Talawa is close to Ringarooma, Trenah, Alberton, Legerwood, Tulendeena.
- What is the population of Talawa?
- Talawa has approximately 61 residents. The median age is 47.
Talawa
Guides
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Talawa vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Want a real human to help with Talawa?
If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.
Get connected