Kentish Council
Upper Castra
Upper Castra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
85
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Upper Castra.
Upper Castra (7315) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania.
Upper Castra has roughly 85 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.
Upper Castra 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Castra's population at 85, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
85
Median age
53
Family households
63%
Lone person
26%
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)
$246/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
85
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Upper Castra.
Local schools for Upper Castra
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Government School Catchment
Wilmot Primary School
Sprent Primary School
Sheffield School
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Frequently asked
About Upper Castra.
- What is the Upper Castra postcode?
- Upper Castra is in the 7315 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Castra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $246, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Upper Castra?
- There are 7 schools serving Upper Castra on this page, including Wilmot Primary School, Sprent Primary School, Sheffield School.
- How walkable is Upper Castra?
- Upper Castra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Castra?
- Upper Castra is close to Castra, Wilmot, Lower Wilmot, Nietta, South Preston.
- What is the population of Upper Castra?
- Upper Castra has approximately 85 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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