Dover
TAS 7117 · Huon Valley
923 (2021) → 983 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dover is a moderate growth suburb in Huon Valley, TAS 7117, about 53km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Dover are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 11/100, and is right by the coast. Dover has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.53%), New Zealand (2.17%), China (0.87%), Scotland (0.76%), Philippines (0.65%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.3%), Nepali (0.98%), Korean (0.54%), Filipino (0.43%), French (0.33%)
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 877 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Dover District SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 877
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
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dover
How far is Dover from Hobart CBD?
Dover is about 52.8 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Dover?
Dover has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 877 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dover?
Dover has a transport score of 11/100 and 2 bus stops.