Burnie
Wynyard
Wynyard at a glance
Median house
$506,000
Median unit
$405,000
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
6,296
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Wynyard.
Wynyard (7325) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania. The median house here is $506,000, below the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Wynyard has roughly 6,296 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wynyard scores 6/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wynyard's population at 6,296, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,296
Median age
49
Family households
64%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $506,000 on a typical sale, below the Tasmania median. Units come in around $405,000, roughly 20% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $101,000. Prices are below the Tasmania median, which keeps Wynyard on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$506,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $405,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$506,000
$405,000
6,296
Median age: 49
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.36% (median rent $230/wk against a $506,000 price tag). Units yield 2.84% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.36%
Based on $506,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.84%
Based on $405,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wynyard.
Local schools for Wynyard
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wynyard High School
Table Cape Primary School
Boat Harbour Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wynyard.
- What is the median house price in Wynyard?
- The median house price in Wynyard, TAS 7325 is $506,000. The median unit price is $405,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wynyard postcode?
- Wynyard is in the 7325 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
- What is the average rent in Wynyard?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Wynyard?
- There are 6 schools serving Wynyard on this page, including Wynyard High School, St Brigid's Catholic School, Table Cape Primary School.
- How walkable is Wynyard?
- Wynyard has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Wynyard?
- Wynyard is close to Flowerdale, Table Cape, Calder, Doctors Rocks, Seabrook.
- What is the population of Wynyard?
- Wynyard has approximately 6,296 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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