City of Hobart

University Of Tasmania

TAS7005

University Of Tasmania at a glance

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

13.9k

Median age 37

The brief

What to know about University Of Tasmania.

University Of Tasmania (7005) sits in the Hobart region of Tasmania.

University Of Tasmania has roughly 13,947 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

University Of Tasmania scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put University Of Tasmania's population at 13,947, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

13,947

Median age

37

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$420/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$357/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

13,947

Median age: 37

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

75

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in University Of Tasmania.

Local schools for University Of Tasmania

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Government School Catchment

Princes Street Primary School

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Mount Nelson Primary School

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Waimea Heights 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

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Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About University Of Tasmania.

What is the University Of Tasmania postcode?
University Of Tasmania is in the 7005 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Hobart region.
What is the average rent in University Of Tasmania?
The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $357.
What schools are in University Of Tasmania?
There are 20 schools serving University Of Tasmania on this page, including The Hutchins School, Mount Carmel College, Princes Street Primary School.
How walkable is University Of Tasmania?
University Of Tasmania has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 75.
What suburbs are near University Of Tasmania?
University Of Tasmania is close to Sandy Bay, Dynnyrne, Battery Point, South Hobart, Tolmans Hill.
What is the population of University Of Tasmania?
University Of Tasmania has approximately 13,947 residents. The median age is 37.

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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