Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council
Wattle Hill
Wattle Hill at a glance
Population
4,435
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Wattle Hill.
Wattle Hill (7172) sits in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay region of Tasmania.
Wattle Hill has roughly 4,435 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wattle Hill's population at 4,435, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
4,435
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
4,435
Median age: 41
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wattle Hill.
Local schools for Wattle Hill
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Government School Catchment
Sorell School
Dodges Ferry Primary School
Richmond 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wattle Hill.
- What is the Wattle Hill postcode?
- Wattle Hill is in the 7172 postcode, in TAS, in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wattle Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Wattle Hill?
- There are 6 schools serving Wattle Hill on this page, including Sorell School, Dodges Ferry Primary School, St John's Catholic School.
- What suburbs are near Wattle Hill?
- Wattle Hill is close to Pawleena, Forcett, Sorell, Nugent, Lewisham.
- What is the population of Wattle Hill?
- Wattle Hill has approximately 4,435 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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