West Ulverstone
TAS 7315 · Central Coast
4,515 (2021) → 4,527 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.
West Ulverstone is a stable suburb in Central Coast, TAS 7315, about 217km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in West Ulverstone are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 22/100, and is right by the coast. West Ulverstone has an overall score of 37/100, 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 (2.88%), Netherlands (0.93%), New Zealand (0.82%), Scotland (0.47%), Philippines (0.38%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.27%), Nepali (0.16%), Tagalog (0.16%), Thai (0.13%), Punjabi (0.11%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 959 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- West Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 858
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 951
- North West Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1006
- Ulverstone Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 914
- Penguin District SchoolCombined · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 964
- Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1006
- East Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 953
- Leighland Christian SchoolSecondary · Independent · 6.4kmICSEA 1017
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in 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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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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 West Ulverstone
How far is West Ulverstone from Hobart CBD?
West Ulverstone is about 217.0 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in West Ulverstone?
West Ulverstone has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 858 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Ulverstone?
West Ulverstone has a transport score of 22/100 and 13 bus stops.