Western Junction at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
128
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Western Junction.
The postcode for Western Junction is 7212 (TAS).
Western Junction (7212) sits in the Break O'Day region of Tasmania.
Western Junction has roughly 128 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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What it’s like to live here.
Western Junction 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Western Junction's population at 128, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
128
Median age
45
Family households
80%
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)
$273/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
128
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Western Junction.
Local schools for Western Junction
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Government School Catchment
Perth Primary School
Evandale Primary School
Youngtown Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Western Junction.
- What is the Western Junction postcode?
- Western Junction is in the 7212 postcode, in TAS, in the Break O'Day region.
- Where is Western Junction?
- Western Junction is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7212, in the Break O'Day region.
- What is the average rent in Western Junction?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $273, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Western Junction?
- There are 5 schools serving Western Junction on this page, including Perth Primary School, Evandale Primary School, Youngtown Primary School.
- How walkable is Western Junction?
- Western Junction has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Western Junction?
- Western Junction is close to Devon Hills, Perth, Evandale, Breadalbane, Relbia.
- What is the population of Western Junction?
- The population of Western Junction is approximately 128 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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