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Derwent Park Postcode
Tasmania
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Derwent Park Compares
Derwent Park vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Derwent Park | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,190 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $350 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.4% +TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Derwent Park (7009) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 6 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Hobart - North West statistical area. It is administered by Glenorchy.
According to the 2021 Census, Derwent Park has a population of 872 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,190, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 49 (5.6% of residents).
Housing in Derwent Park includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 288 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Rental properties account for 42.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Derwent Park scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Derwent Park include Moonah Primary School and Goodwood Primary School.
Derwent Park is part of the Hobart - North West statistical area in Tasmania.
Derwent Park Details
| Postcode | 7009 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 872 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,190/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $598/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 520/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 288 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 49 (5.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -42.835278 |
| Longitude | 147.290833 |
| Distance from Hobart | 6 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart - North West |
| Local Government | Glenorchy |
| Federal Electorate | Clark |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 165 (18.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 83 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 287 (32.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 166 (19.0%) |
| 65+ years | 162 (18.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 98 (11.2%) |
| Asthma | 91 (10.4%) |
| Dementia | 59 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 44 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 41 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 19 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 9 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 24 (8.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 122 (42.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 93 (32.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 46 (16.1%) |
Schools in Derwent Park
Suburbs Near Derwent Park
Same Postcode (7009)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.