Tomahawk at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
54
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Tomahawk.
The postcode for Tomahawk is 7262 (TAS).
Tomahawk (7262) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Tomahawk has roughly 54 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.
Tomahawk 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tomahawk's population at 54, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
54
Median age
62
Family households
68%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
54
Median age: 62
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Education
Schools in Tomahawk.
Local schools for Tomahawk
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Government School Catchment
Winnaleah District High School
Bridport Primary School
Scottsdale High School
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Frequently asked
About Tomahawk.
- What is the Tomahawk postcode?
- Tomahawk is in the 7262 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- Where is Tomahawk?
- Tomahawk is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7262, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tomahawk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Tomahawk?
- There are 4 schools serving Tomahawk on this page, including Winnaleah District High School, Bridport Primary School, Scottsdale High School.
- How walkable is Tomahawk?
- Tomahawk has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tomahawk?
- Tomahawk is close to Boobyalla, Banca, Waterhouse, Rushy Lagoon, South Mount Cameron.
- What is the population of Tomahawk?
- The population of Tomahawk is approximately 54 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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