Chigwell
TAS 7011 · Glenorchy
2,050 (2021) → 2,084 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Chigwell is a stable suburb in Glenorchy, TAS 7011, about 11km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Chigwell are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 43/100, and is right by the coast. Chigwell has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7011 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.56%), Nepal (1.37%), India (1.27%), Philippines (1.12%), Pakistan (0.54%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.51%), Tagalog (0.73%), Gujarati (0.68%), Spanish (0.63%), Arabic (0.59%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 951 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · CatholicICSEA 866
Nearby (within 10km)
- Claremont CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 907
- Windermere Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 902
- Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 977
- Rosetta Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 965
- Austins Ferry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 894
- OneSchool Global - Hobart CampusCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 970
- Montrose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 903
- Glenorchy Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 896
- St Virgil's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1024
- Guilford Young CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1020
- Collinsvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 956
- Indie School - GlenorchySecondary · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 947
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Chigwell
How far is Chigwell from Hobart CBD?
Chigwell is about 11.3 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 46 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Chigwell?
Chigwell has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 866 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Chigwell?
Chigwell has a transport score of 43/100 and 14 bus stops.