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Saltwater River suburb profile

Saltwater River on Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula is a small, remote coastal village framed by windswept cliffs, bushland and sheltered bays. Best known for the Coal Mines convict site, the area blends historic ruins with a quiet rural character. Residents include locals, small-scale farmers and people who prefer a laid-back coastal life, alongside a scattering of holiday homes. Outdoor pursuits such as coastal walking, fishing and wildlife watching are part of everyday life, and housing is mainly modest timber cottages, farmhouses and simple holiday residences. Access is by rural roads and residents rely on nearby towns for shops and services.

Saltwater River property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Saltwater River sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. Over the last three months there were 2 recorded house sales; recent unit sales are too few to report.

There is also insufficient recent data to provide median days on market or typical rents for houses or units in Saltwater River.

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Saltwater River demographics

Saltwater River is a small community of 131 people with a median age of 55. The typical household earns $1,125 a week, roughly $58,500 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 54.5%, while couple families with children make up 33.3%. One-parent families account for 12.1%, so together the two couple-family groups comprise about 87.8% of families.

Homes in Saltwater River are overwhelmingly owner-occupied, with 63.8% owned outright and a further 24.1% owned with a mortgage; 12.1% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Saltwater River

Some popular suburbs near Saltwater River include:

  • Nubeena: Small waterside township on the Tasman Peninsula, offering a village atmosphere.
  • White Beach: Sandy settlement centred on a long beach and sweeping ocean views.
  • Taranna: Rural village on the Tasman Peninsula with bushland and sheltered coves.
  • Murdunna: Leafy community beside quiet bays and walking tracks.
  • Primrose Sands: Expansive shoreline with dunes, offering a relaxed seaside lifestyle.
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