Dodges Ferry
TAS 7173 · Sorell
2,646 (2021) → 2,793 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dodges Ferry is a high growth suburb in Sorell, TAS 7173, about 25km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Dodges Ferry are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 26/100, and is right by the coast. Dodges Ferry has an overall score of 38/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (3.02%), New Zealand (0.91%), Scotland (0.53%), Germany (0.38%), USA (0.38%)
Top languages: German (0.57%), Indonesian (0.23%), Russian (0.19%), Mandarin (0.15%), Greek (0.15%)
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 954 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Dodges Ferry Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sorell SchoolCombined · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 935
- Indie School - Glenorchy (Sorell Campus)Secondary · Independent · 9.5km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dodges Ferry
How far is Dodges Ferry from Hobart CBD?
Dodges Ferry is about 24.7 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 86 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Dodges Ferry?
Dodges Ferry has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 974 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dodges Ferry?
Dodges Ferry has a transport score of 26/100 and 10 bus stops.