Northern Midlands Council
Youngtown
Youngtown at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
4,315
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Youngtown.
Youngtown (7249) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Youngtown has roughly 4,315 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Youngtown scores 10/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Youngtown's population at 4,315, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,315
Median age
42
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
4,315
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Youngtown.
Local schools for Youngtown
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Government School Catchment
Youngtown Primary School
Kings Meadows High School
Norwood Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Youngtown.
- What is the Youngtown postcode?
- Youngtown is in the 7249 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Youngtown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Youngtown?
- There are 20 schools serving Youngtown on this page, including Youngtown Primary School, Kings Meadows High School, Norwood Primary School.
- How walkable is Youngtown?
- Youngtown has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Youngtown?
- Youngtown is close to Kings Meadows, Prospect, Punchbowl, Norwood, Sandhill.
- What is the population of Youngtown?
- Youngtown has approximately 4,315 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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