West Ulverstone
TAS 7315 • Rest of TAS
About West Ulverstone
West Ulverstone is a rural locality situated on the north-west coast of Tasmania, forming part of the broader Ulverstone community within the Central Coast Municipality. With a population of 4,515 spread across approximately 18 square kilometres, it has a median age of 48 years and is home to a mix of long-established families, tradespeople, and retirees. The area has a notable Aboriginal Tasmanian community, with around 8 per cent of residents identifying Indigenous heritage, reflecting the region's deep connections to Country.
Residents enjoy easy access to the Ulverstone town centre with its shops, cafes, and the scenic Leven River estuary foreshore, as well as the broader Central Coast coastline along Bass Strait. The region is known for its productive agricultural land, relaxed pace of life, and close-knit community ties. Local schools, sporting clubs, and community organisations are well-established, and the semi-rural setting with rolling farmland and coastal scenery appeals to those seeking an affordable and grounded lifestyle in regional Tasmania.
West Ulverstone falls under postcode 7315 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Braddon (Montgomery) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1245 Castra Road
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18 Crawford Street
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45a Leighlands Avenue
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Buttons Avenue
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Leven Street
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2 Leven Street
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34 Maud Street
Housing 2021 Census
144 state housing + 38 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 130
- 2. Netherlands 42
- 3. New Zealand 37
- 4. Scotland 21
- 5. Philippines 17
- 6. Germany 14
- 7. United States 11
- 8. India 9
- 9. Sri Lanka 9
- 10. Canada 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)