Penguin - Sulphur Creek, TAS 7017
Room to breathe, on Tasmania's regional rental market.
- Country charm
- $260/wk Median
- 19.0% Renters
Penguin - Sulphur Creek Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.4k
- Median age
- 47
- Median weekly rent
- $260
- To the CBD
- 222km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Penguin - Sulphur Creek Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Penguin - Sulphur Creek is a regional Tasmania community of 5,417 residents, with 19.0% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $260 — noticeably kinder to the budget than Tasmania's capital. It's the kind of close-knit town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Penguin - Sulphur Creek
Penguin - Sulphur Creek Showgrounds
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Penguin - Sulphur Creek Main Street
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Penguin - Sulphur Creek
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Penguin - Sulphur Creek
Real questions renters ask before moving to Penguin - Sulphur Creek.
Is Penguin - Sulphur Creek walkable?
Penguin - Sulphur Creek carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
Is Penguin - Sulphur Creek family-friendly for renters?
Penguin - Sulphur Creek has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $260/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional TAS.
How much does it cost to rent in Penguin - Sulphur Creek?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Penguin - Sulphur Creek is $260. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $260 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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