Moving to Primrose Sands TAS 7173
What the official numbers say about living in Primrose Sands — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $922 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Primrose Sands grew 29% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (934 → 1,209 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Netherlands; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Australian Indigenous, Thai.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Primrose Sands scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest airport: Hobart Airport, 14.9 km north-west.
The Hobart CBD is roughly 28 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 beach — see them all on the Primrose Sands profile.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Primrose Sands, most often seen first: Australian Pied Oystercatcher · Kelp Gull · Silver Gull · Tasmanian Little Wattlebird · White-faced Heron · Noisy Miner.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Primrose Sands, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Sands here | 1,209 | — | 1/10 | 47% |
| Carlton | 1,363 | — | 3/10 | 53% |
| Dodges Ferry | 2,646 | — | 4/10 | 60% |
| Forcett | 1,102 | — | 5/10 | 61% |
| Sorell | 3,597 | — | 3/10 | 15% |
| Seven Mile Beach | 1,467 | — | 9/10 | 54% |
| Midway Point | 3,384 | — | 4/10 | 9% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sorell — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lyons — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 7173 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Primrose Sands profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week.
The population grew 29% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 934 people to 1,209. It sits about 28 km from the Hobart CBD in a straight line. Local government is Sorell council, and the federal seat is Lyons.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Primrose Sands vs Carlton · Primrose Sands vs Dodges Ferry.
Nearby guides: Carlton · Dodges Ferry · Forcett · Sorell · Seven Mile Beach · Midway Point.
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