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 20/100, 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
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 1017
- Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1006
- East Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 953
- Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 951
- Ulverstone Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 914
Nearby (within 10km)
- West Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 858
- Forth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1008
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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 968 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ulverstone?
Ulverstone has a transport score of 20/100 and 9 bus stops.