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Ulverstone

TAS 7315 · Central Coast

6,653 (2021)6,558 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

43
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,653
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
21
Transport score

Ulverstone is a stable suburb in Central Coast, TAS 7315, about 212km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Ulverstone are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 21/100, and is right by the coast. Ulverstone has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

212.3 km
To Hobart CBD
1.9 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
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Demographics

6,653
Population
49
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$1,012
vs NSW median-45.3%
Median taxable income (individual)$52,941/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -11%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7315 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher23.3%
Born in Australia84.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,494 / 24 / 388

Top countries of birth: England (3.29%), Netherlands (0.95%), New Zealand (0.56%), Philippines (0.44%), Scotland (0.35%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.36%), Nepali (0.24%), German (0.21%), French (0.18%), Hindi (0.15%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

24

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

7
Within 10km5 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 958 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Leighland Christian SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1011
  • Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1003
  • East Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 945
  • Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 943
  • Ulverstone Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 915

Nearby (within 10km)

  • West Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 835
  • Forth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1025

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

21
10Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.3% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ≈

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
17.4%
Retail Trade
11.1%
Construction
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Education & Training
8.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

21.0°C
Summer max
12.8°C
Winter max
1,000mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

33 in suburbSupermarkets
66 in suburbCafes/Rest.
77 in suburbParks
77 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
20 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
33 in suburbGPs
33 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
1410 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

13Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (80/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachButtons Beach (2.3 km)
Nearest hospitalMersey Community Hospital (21.1 km)
Nearest vet11.4 km
Nearest airportDevonport (20.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

12

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
14
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

20

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

7
Parks
0
Nature reserves
4
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
18
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

34

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

47

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

4
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.60
Per 1,000 residents

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

51

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
4
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.75

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Home care providers

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

7
Christian8 in suburb
Total within 3km7
In this suburb8

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.36%
Projected population 20416,814
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Ulverstone

How far is Ulverstone from Hobart CBD?

Ulverstone is about 212.3 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Ulverstone?

Ulverstone has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 963 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Ulverstone?

Ulverstone has a transport score of 21/100 and 10 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.