Dorset Council
Upper Esk
Upper Esk at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Upper Esk.
Upper Esk (7214) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Upper Esk has roughly 25 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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 Esk 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 Upper Esk's population at 25, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
25
Median age
63
Family households
80%
Lone person
33%
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)
$173/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$147/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
25
Median age: 63
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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 Esk.
Local schools for Upper Esk
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Government School Catchment
Ringarooma Primary School
Scottsdale Primary School
Scottsdale High School
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Frequently asked
About Upper Esk.
- What is the Upper Esk postcode?
- Upper Esk is in the 7214 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Esk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $173, for units it's $147.
- What schools are in Upper Esk?
- There are 4 schools serving Upper Esk on this page, including Ringarooma Primary School, Scottsdale Primary School, Scottsdale High School.
- How walkable is Upper Esk?
- Upper Esk has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Esk?
- Upper Esk is close to Mathinna, Upper Blessington, Trenah, Ben Lomond, Talawa.
- What is the population of Upper Esk?
- Upper Esk has approximately 25 residents. The median age is 63.
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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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