Tasman Council
Taranna
Taranna at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
167
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Taranna.
Taranna (7180) sits in the Tasman region of Tasmania.
Taranna has roughly 167 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Taranna 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.
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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taranna's population at 167, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
167
Median age
59
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
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)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
167
Median age: 59
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Taranna.
Local schools for Taranna
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Government School Catchment
Tasman District School
Dunalley Primary School
Dodges Ferry Primary 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 Taranna.
- What is the Taranna postcode?
- Taranna is in the 7180 postcode, in TAS, in the Tasman Council region.
- What is the average rent in Taranna?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Taranna?
- There are 11 schools serving Taranna on this page, including Tasman District School, Dunalley Primary School, Dodges Ferry Primary School.
- How walkable is Taranna?
- Taranna has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Taranna?
- Taranna is close to Koonya, Fortescue, Eaglehawk Neck, Premaydena, Nubeena.
- What is the population of Taranna?
- Taranna has approximately 167 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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