Burnie
Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
235
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Wivenhoe.
Wivenhoe (7320) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania.
Wivenhoe has roughly 235 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Wivenhoe scores 14/100 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 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wivenhoe's population at 235, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
235
Median age
40
Family households
74%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$243/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
235
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wivenhoe.
Local schools for Wivenhoe
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Government School Catchment
Havenview Primary School
Romaine Park Primary School
Parklands High School
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Frequently asked
About Wivenhoe.
- What is the Wivenhoe postcode?
- Wivenhoe is in the 7320 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
- What is the average rent in Wivenhoe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $243.
- What schools are in Wivenhoe?
- There are 11 schools serving Wivenhoe on this page, including Havenview Primary School, Romaine Park Primary School, Parklands High School.
- How walkable is Wivenhoe?
- Wivenhoe has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Wivenhoe?
- Wivenhoe is close to Emu Heights, South Burnie, Round Hill, Brooklyn, Havenview.
- What is the population of Wivenhoe?
- Wivenhoe has approximately 235 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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