Kingborough Council
Tolmans Hill
Tolmans Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
647
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Tolmans Hill.
Tolmans Hill (7007) sits in the Kingborough region of Tasmania.
Tolmans Hill has roughly 647 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Tolmans Hill with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tolmans Hill 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tolmans Hill's population at 647, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
647
Median age
42
Family households
89%
Lone person
12%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$625/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
647
Median age: 42
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Tolmans Hill?
A local agent who actually sells in Tolmans Hill will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Get property alerts for Tolmans Hill
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tolmans Hill.
Local schools for Tolmans Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hobart College
Mount Nelson Primary School
Princes Street 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 Tolmans Hill.
- What is the Tolmans Hill postcode?
- Tolmans Hill is in the 7007 postcode, in TAS, in the Kingborough Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tolmans Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $625.
- What schools are in Tolmans Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Tolmans Hill on this page, including Hobart College, Mount Nelson Primary School, Princes Street Primary School.
- How walkable is Tolmans Hill?
- Tolmans Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Tolmans Hill?
- Tolmans Hill is close to Dynnyrne, University Of Tasmania, Sandy Bay, Ridgeway, Mount Nelson.
- What is the population of Tolmans Hill?
- Tolmans Hill has approximately 647 residents. The median age is 42.
For Sale
Tolmans Hill
Guides
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Tolmans Hill 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 Tolmans Hill?
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