West Coast Council
Zeehan
Zeehan at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
722
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Zeehan.
Zeehan (7469) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.
Zeehan has roughly 722 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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What it’s like to live here.
Zeehan scores 12/100 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, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Zeehan's population at 722, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
722
Median age
48
Family households
55%
Lone person
43%
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)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
722
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
12
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Zeehan.
Local schools for Zeehan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Zeehan Primary School
Rosebery District School
Mountain Heights School
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Frequently asked
About Zeehan.
- What is the Zeehan postcode?
- Zeehan is in the 7469 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Zeehan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Zeehan?
- There are 6 schools serving Zeehan on this page, including Zeehan Primary School, Rosebery District School, St Joseph's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Zeehan?
- Zeehan has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Zeehan?
- Zeehan is close to Renison Bell, Trial Harbour, Rosebery, Lake Margaret, Granville Harbour.
- What is the population of Zeehan?
- Zeehan has approximately 722 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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