Burnie
West Takone
West Takone at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about West Takone.
West Takone (7325) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania.
West Takone has roughly 6 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Takone 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Takone's population at 6, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (80%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
80%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6
Median age: 43
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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
Education
Schools in West Takone.
Local schools for West Takone
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Government School Catchment
Yolla District School
Ridgley Primary School
Wynyard High School
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Frequently asked
About West Takone.
- What is the West Takone postcode?
- West Takone is in the 7325 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
- What is the average rent in West Takone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in West Takone?
- There are 20 schools serving West Takone on this page, including Yolla District School, Ridgley Primary School, Wynyard High School.
- How walkable is West Takone?
- West Takone has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near West Takone?
- West Takone is close to Takone, Oonah, Preolenna, Henrietta, Meunna.
- What is the population of West Takone?
- West Takone has approximately 6 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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