Wattle Hill
TAS 7172 • Tasmania
About Wattle Hill
Wattle Hill is a quiet rural locality in southern Tasmania, situated within postcode 7172 on the Forestier Peninsula approximately 50 kilometres south-east of Hobart. Set across nearly 48 square kilometres of rolling farmland and native bush, the area has a small population of around 176 residents who value its peaceful, semi-rural character. The locality sits within the Tasman local government area and is close to the scenic Tasman Peninsula.
Wattle Hill offers residents a genuine rural lifestyle within reach of Hobart's amenities via the Arthur Highway. The surrounding landscape features a mix of productive farmland, coastal bushland, and proximity to the dramatic Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur historic site. It attracts those seeking affordable acreage living with access to nature, including bushwalking, fishing, and the natural beauty of southern Tasmania.
Wattle Hill falls under postcode 7172 and is governed by the Sorell Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyons, while state elections fall under the Lyons (Rumney) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 7172
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 7172, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 7172; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional bus (limited) — Hobart Approx 60 min
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Access via Arthur Highway. Limited bus services via Sorell.
Rural locality; car essential for all services and commuting
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gordon Street