West Ulverstone, TAS 7315
Kentish CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 7315
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Median house price
$490,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Ulverstone itself.
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West Ulverstone at a glance
- Median unit
- $384,500
- Population
- 4,515
- Median age 48
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in West Ulverstone
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in West Ulverstone, houses changed hands at $490,000 in 2024, below the Tasmania median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Ulverstone itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $246/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $240/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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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.
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.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 933 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in West Ulverstone
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 5/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 69%
- Lone person
- 29%
- Owner occupied
- 72%
- Renter occupied
- 25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.61%
- On the $490,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.25%
- On the $384,500 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 933 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 21.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about West Ulverstone
- What is the median house price in West Ulverstone?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in West Ulverstone, TAS 7315 is $490,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Ulverstone itself. The median unit price is $384,500.
- How much is my house worth in West Ulverstone?
- A useful starting point is the West Ulverstone median house price of $490,000 (units $384,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the West Ulverstone postcode?
- West Ulverstone is in the 7315 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- Where is West Ulverstone?
- West Ulverstone is a suburb in the Kentish Council area, TAS 7315.
- 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?
- The population of West Ulverstone is approximately 4,515 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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