Southern Midlands Council
Tea Tree
Tea Tree at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
464
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Tea Tree.
Tea Tree (7017) sits in the Southern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Tea Tree has roughly 464 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tea Tree 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tea Tree's population at 464, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
464
Median age
44
Family households
77%
Lone person
19%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
464
Median age: 44
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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 Tea Tree.
Local schools for Tea Tree
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Government School Catchment
Campania District School
Brighton Primary School
Brighton 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 Tea Tree.
- What is the Tea Tree postcode?
- Tea Tree is in the 7017 postcode, in TAS, in the Southern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tea Tree?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Tea Tree?
- There are 6 schools serving Tea Tree on this page, including Campania District School, Brighton Primary School, Brighton High School.
- How walkable is Tea Tree?
- Tea Tree has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tea Tree?
- Tea Tree is close to Pontville, Honeywood, Brighton, Richmond, Mangalore.
- What is the population of Tea Tree?
- Tea Tree has approximately 464 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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