Meander Valley Council
Winkleigh
Winkleigh at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
189
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Winkleigh.
Winkleigh (7275) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania.
Winkleigh has roughly 189 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.
Winkleigh 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Winkleigh's population at 189, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
189
Median age
47
Family households
76%
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)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
189
Median age: 47
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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 Winkleigh.
Local schools for Winkleigh
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Government School Catchment
Exeter Primary School
Exeter High School
Beaconsfield Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Winkleigh.
- What is the Winkleigh postcode?
- Winkleigh is in the 7275 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Winkleigh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Winkleigh?
- There are 3 schools serving Winkleigh on this page, including Exeter Primary School, Exeter High School, Beaconsfield Primary School.
- How walkable is Winkleigh?
- Winkleigh has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Winkleigh?
- Winkleigh is close to Glengarry, Holwell, Loira, Flowery Gully, Sidmouth.
- What is the population of Winkleigh?
- Winkleigh has approximately 189 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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