Waratah-Wynyard Council
West Kentish
West Kentish at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
160
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about West Kentish.
West Kentish (7306) sits in the Waratah-Wynyard region of Tasmania.
West Kentish has roughly 160 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Kentish 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Kentish's population at 160, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
160
Median age
50
Family households
67%
Lone person
27%
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)
$208/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
160
Median age: 50
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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
Education
Schools in West Kentish.
Local schools for West Kentish
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Government School Catchment
Sheffield School
Wilmot Primary School
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Frequently asked
About West Kentish.
- What is the West Kentish postcode?
- West Kentish is in the 7306 postcode, in TAS, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Kentish?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $208, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in West Kentish?
- There are 2 schools serving West Kentish on this page, including Sheffield School, Wilmot Primary School.
- How walkable is West Kentish?
- West Kentish has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near West Kentish?
- West Kentish is close to Nowhere Else, Roland, Claude Road, Promised Land, Sheffield.
- What is the population of West Kentish?
- West Kentish has approximately 160 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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