Dorset Council
Tayene
Tayene at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Tayene.
Tayene (7259) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Tayene has roughly 25 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Tayene 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tayene's population at 25, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
25
Median age
55
Family households
67%
Lone person
–
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)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$191/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
25
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tayene.
Local schools for Tayene
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Government School Catchment
Scottsdale Primary School
Scottsdale High School
Lilydale District School
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Frequently asked
About Tayene.
- What is the Tayene postcode?
- Tayene is in the 7259 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tayene?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $191.
- What schools are in Tayene?
- There are 20 schools serving Tayene on this page, including Scottsdale Primary School, Scottsdale High School, Lilydale District School.
- How walkable is Tayene?
- Tayene has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tayene?
- Tayene is close to Targa, Myrtle Bank, Burns Creek, South Springfield, Nunamara.
- What is the population of Tayene?
- Tayene has approximately 25 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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