Kentish Council
West Ulverstone
West Ulverstone at a glance
Median house
$490,000
Median unit
$384,500
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,515
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about West Ulverstone.
West Ulverstone (7315) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania. The median house here is $490,000, below the Tasmania median of around $650K.
West Ulverstone has roughly 4,515 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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 Ulverstone 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, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Ulverstone's population at 4,515, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,515
Median age
48
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $490,000 on a typical sale, below the Tasmania median. Units come in around $384,500, roughly 22% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $98,000. Prices are below the Tasmania median, which keeps West Ulverstone on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$490,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $384,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$246/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$490,000
$384,500
4,515
Median age: 48
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.61% (median rent $246/wk against a $490,000 price tag). Units yield 3.25% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.61%
Based on $490,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.25%
Based on $384,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Ulverstone.
Local schools for West Ulverstone
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
West Ulverstone Primary School
Ulverstone Primary School
Ulverstone Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About West Ulverstone.
- What is the median house price in West Ulverstone?
- The median house price in West Ulverstone, TAS 7315 is $490,000. The median unit price is $384,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the West Ulverstone postcode?
- West Ulverstone is in the 7315 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Ulverstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $246, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in West Ulverstone?
- There are 8 schools serving West Ulverstone on this page, including West Ulverstone Primary School, Ulverstone Primary School, Ulverstone Secondary College.
- How walkable is West Ulverstone?
- West Ulverstone has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near West Ulverstone?
- West Ulverstone is close to Ulverstone, Penguin, North Motton, Gawler, Preservation Bay.
- What is the population of West Ulverstone?
- West Ulverstone has approximately 4,515 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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