Tranmere at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
23.4k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Tranmere.
The postcode for Tranmere is 7018 (TAS), part of Greater Hobart.
Tranmere (7018) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania.
Tranmere has roughly 23,450 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by 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.
Tranmere 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tranmere's population at 23,450, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
23,450
Median age
42
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
23,450
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tranmere.
Local schools for Tranmere
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Government School Catchment
Rokeby Primary School
Bayview Secondary College
Clarendon Vale Primary School
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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 Tranmere.
- What is the Tranmere postcode?
- Tranmere is in the 7018 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- Where is Tranmere?
- Tranmere is a suburb of Hobart, in TAS 7018. It is part of the Greater Hobart area, in the Clarence City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tranmere?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Tranmere?
- There are 20 schools serving Tranmere on this page, including Rokeby Primary School, Emmanuel Christian School, Bayview Secondary College.
- How walkable is Tranmere?
- Tranmere has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tranmere?
- Tranmere is close to Rokeby, Howrah, Clarendon Vale, Oakdowns, Lower Sandy Bay.
- What is the population of Tranmere?
- The population of Tranmere is approximately 23,450 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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