Westerway, TAS 7140

West Coast CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 7140

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Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rent in Westerway

Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk

Rental data as of April 2026

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What to know about Westerway

Westerway (7140) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.

Westerway has roughly 210 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.

What it’s like to live here

Westerway scores 2/100 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 708 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 1 government primary.

Schools in Westerway

Schools serving Westerway: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Westerway Primary School

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Catchment

Glenora District School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
2/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Westerway's population at 210, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
210
Median age
48
Family households
71%
Lone person
28%
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
16%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
708 mm
Hottest month, avg max
22.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
1.6°C
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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 Westerway

What is the Westerway postcode?
Westerway is in the 7140 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
Where is Westerway?
Westerway is a suburb in the West Coast Council area, TAS 7140.
What is the average rent in Westerway?
The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $285.
What schools are in Westerway?
There are 2 schools serving Westerway on this page, including Westerway Primary School, Glenora District School.
How walkable is Westerway?
Westerway has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Westerway?
Westerway is close to Karanja, Fentonbury, Meadowbank, National Park, Glenora.
What is the population of Westerway?
The population of Westerway is approximately 210 (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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