Dorset Council
Waterhouse
Waterhouse at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
100
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Waterhouse.
Waterhouse (7262) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Waterhouse has roughly 100 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Waterhouse 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waterhouse's population at 100, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (41% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
100
Median age
32
Family households
79%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$130/wk
Owner occupied
41%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
100
Median age: 32
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
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 Waterhouse.
Local schools for Waterhouse
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Government School Catchment
Bridport Primary School
Scottsdale High School
Scottsdale Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Waterhouse.
- What is the Waterhouse postcode?
- Waterhouse is in the 7262 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waterhouse?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $130.
- What schools are in Waterhouse?
- There are 5 schools serving Waterhouse on this page, including Bridport Primary School, Scottsdale High School, Scottsdale Primary School.
- How walkable is Waterhouse?
- Waterhouse has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Waterhouse?
- Waterhouse is close to Bridport, Banca, Forester, Tomahawk, Jetsonville.
- What is the population of Waterhouse?
- Waterhouse has approximately 100 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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