Dorset Council
Tunnel
Tunnel at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
92
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Tunnel.
Tunnel (7254) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Tunnel has roughly 92 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.
Tunnel 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 8 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tunnel's population at 92, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
92
Median age
44
Family households
85%
Lone person
23%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
92
Median age: 44
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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
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tunnel.
Local schools for Tunnel
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lilydale District School
Brooks High School
Exeter Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Tunnel.
- What is the Tunnel postcode?
- Tunnel is in the 7254 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tunnel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Tunnel?
- There are 20 schools serving Tunnel on this page, including Lilydale District School, Brooks High School, Australian Christian College - Launceston.
- How walkable is Tunnel?
- Tunnel has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tunnel?
- Tunnel is close to Bangor, Retreat, Lebrina, Karoola, Lower Turners Marsh.
- What is the population of Tunnel?
- Tunnel has approximately 92 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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