Kingborough Council
Taroona
Taroona at a glance
Population
3,121
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Taroona.
Taroona (7053) sits in the Kingborough region of Tasmania.
Taroona has roughly 3,121 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taroona's population at 3,121, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,121
Median age
47
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
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)
$425/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
3,121
Median age: 47
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Taroona.
Local schools for Taroona
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Government School Catchment
Taroona Primary School
Taroona High School
Hobart College
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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 Taroona.
- What is the Taroona postcode?
- Taroona is in the 7053 postcode, in TAS, in the Kingborough Council region.
- What is the average rent in Taroona?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Taroona?
- There are 20 schools serving Taroona on this page, including Taroona Primary School, Taroona High School, Fahan School.
- What suburbs are near Taroona?
- Taroona is close to Albion Heights, Bonnet Hill, Mount Nelson, Lower Sandy Bay, Kingston Beach.
- What is the population of Taroona?
- Taroona has approximately 3,121 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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