Ellendale, TAS 7140 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ellendale is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7140, home to 285 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Coast local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 80 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$250 /wk
Population285
Median age49
Area159 km²
To CBD80 km
LGACentral Highlands (Tas.)

Demographics

Population
285
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$949 /week
Median personal income
$496 /week
Median family income
$1,454 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Central Highlands (Tas.)
Statistical region (SA4)
South East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$250 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,000
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • Westerway Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 8 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 81.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 88.6% of the 149 resolvable premises in Ellendale. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 88.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 11.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 101 across the Central Highlands (Tas.) LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 12% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 46 other offences, 27 violent offences, 9 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Central Highlands (Tas.) — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ellendale?

Ellendale (TAS 7140) had 285 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Central Highlands (Tas.) local government area.

What is the median rent in Ellendale?

The median advertised rent in Ellendale is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ellendale?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Ellendale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Westerway Primary School (8.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ellendale?

Ellendale is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (88.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ellendale?

Across Central Highlands LGA, 101 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (46), violent (27), break-ins (9). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Ellendale?

In Ellendale, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (81.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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