Northern Midlands Council
York Plains
York Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,892
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about York Plains.
York Plains (7120) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
York Plains has roughly 1,892 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
York Plains 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.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put York Plains's population at 1,892, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,892
Median age
52
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$188/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,892
Median age: 52
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in York Plains?
A local agent who actually sells in York Plains will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Get property alerts for York Plains
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in York Plains.
Local schools for York Plains
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Oatlands District High School
Kempton Primary School
Bothwell District High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About York Plains.
- What is the York Plains postcode?
- York Plains is in the 7120 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in York Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $188, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in York Plains?
- There are 4 schools serving York Plains on this page, including Oatlands District High School, Kempton Primary School, Bothwell District High School.
- How walkable is York Plains?
- York Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near York Plains?
- York Plains is close to Pawtella, Antill Ponds, Oatlands, Andover, Woodbury.
- What is the population of York Plains?
- York Plains has approximately 1,892 residents. The median age is 52.
For Sale
York Plains
Guides
Side by side
Compare York Plains vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Want a real human to help with York Plains?
If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.
Get connected