Dunalley
TAS 7177 · Sorell
333 (2021) → 351 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dunalley is a high growth suburb in Sorell, TAS 7177, about 43km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Dunalley are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 13/100, and is right by the coast. Dunalley has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7177 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.9%), Nepal (2.4%), New Zealand (1.5%), Ireland (0.9%), Scotland (0.9%)
Top languages: Greek (1.5%), Mandarin (1.2%), Nepali (0.9%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 986 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Dunalley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 970
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
No data
Entertainment venue data isn't available for this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dunalley
How far is Dunalley from Hobart CBD?
Dunalley is about 43.4 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 118 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Dunalley?
Dunalley has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 970 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dunalley?
Dunalley has a transport score of 13/100 and 6 bus stops.