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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7315 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
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
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
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
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
StableSource: 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.