Derwent Park
TAS 7009 · Glenorchy
872 (2021) → 835 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Derwent Park is a stable suburb in Glenorchy, TAS 7009, about 6km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Derwent Park are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 51/100, and is right by the coast. Derwent Park has an overall score of 70/100, 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 7009 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (5.05%), Nepal (4.24%), Vietnam (3.78%), England (2.29%), Pakistan (1.49%)
Top languages: Nepali (4.24%), Vietnamese (3.44%), Punjabi (2.98%), Mandarin (2.29%), Urdu (1.61%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Moonah Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 942
- Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 861
- Tasmanian eSchoolCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cosgrove High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 867
- Indie School - GlenorchySecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 947
- St Therese's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1035
- Bowen Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 973
- Hobart City High School Sub-CampusSecondary · Government · 2km
- Guilford Young CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1020
- Hilliard Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1012
- Springfield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 918
- Hobart City High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 987
- Glenorchy Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 896
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1057
- Montrose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 903
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Derwent Park
How far is Derwent Park from Hobart CBD?
Derwent Park is about 5.9 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 30 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Derwent Park?
Derwent Park has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 902 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Derwent Park?
Derwent Park has a transport score of 51/100 and 12 bus stops.