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Devonport

TAS 7310 · Devonport

14,481 (2021) → 14,297 est. (2025) · Stable

56
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

14,481
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
31
Transport score

Devonport is a stable suburb in Devonport, TAS 7310, about 206km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Devonport are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 31/100, and is right by the coast. Devonport has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

206.2 km
To Hobart CBD
1.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
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Demographics

14,481
Population
43
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,093
vs NSW median-40.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$52,312/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -12%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7310 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher25.1%
Born in Australia83.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse5,140 / 18 / 997

Top countries of birth: England (2.93%), India (1.02%), Nepal (0.86%), New Zealand (0.67%), Philippines (0.63%)

Top languages: Nepali (0.97%), Mandarin (0.82%), Punjabi (0.51%), Vietnamese (0.35%), Hindi (0.3%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

28

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

19
Within 10km9 in suburb
6
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 956 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Brendan-Shaw CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1014
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1014
  • Don CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 959
  • Devonport High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 939
  • Reece High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 921
  • Nixon Street Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 921
  • Devonport Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 914
  • Hillcrest Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 912
  • Indie School - DevonportSecondary · IndependentICSEA 906

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Devonport Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1009
  • Miandetta Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 950
  • East Devonport Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 834
  • Spreyton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 946
  • Forth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 1025
  • St Patrick's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.9kmICSEA 975
  • Latrobe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 931
  • Latrobe High SchoolSecondary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 956
  • Geneva Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.6kmICSEA 1011
  • Andrews Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 972

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

31
64Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate5.9% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
17.1%
Retail Trade
11.9%
Construction
8.5%
Education & Training
8.3%
Accommodation & Food Services
7.9%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

21.0°C
Summer max
12.8°C
Winter max
1,000mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

66 in suburbSupermarkets
3737 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1212 in suburbParks
43 in suburbPlaygrounds
65 in suburbPools
98 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
76 in suburbGPs
65 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
3323 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

6Public toilets
5Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (80/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachColes Beach (1.8 km)
Nearest hospitalMersey Community Hospital (8.7 km)
Nearest vet22.3 km
Nearest airportDevonport (7.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

15

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

9
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
33
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

15

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

12
Parks
3
Nature reserves
25
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

22

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

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

36

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

6
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.41
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

21

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

5
Long Day Care
6
OSHC
Total services8
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.55

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

8
Services
2
Aged care homes
252
Residential places
3
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (2 rated homes)

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

9
Christian7 in suburb
1
Muslim1 in suburb
Total within 3km11
In this suburb8

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

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.32%
Projected population 204114,772
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Devonport

MiandettaData not available31transportStony RiseData not available25transportQuoibaData not available21transportAmblesideData not available44transportDonData not available13transportEast DevonportData not available25transport

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Frequently asked questions about Devonport

How far is Devonport from Hobart CBD?

Devonport is about 206.2 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Devonport?

Devonport has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 944 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Devonport?

Devonport has a transport score of 31/100 and 64 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.