Herdsmans Cove
TAS 7030 · Brighton
1,199 (2021) → 1,261 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Herdsmans Cove is a moderate growth suburb in Brighton, TAS 7030, about 15km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Herdsmans Cove are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 55/100, and is right by the coast. Herdsmans Cove 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
Top countries of birth: England (0.67%), India (0.67%), Philippines (0.5%), New Zealand (0.42%), Bangladesh (0.25%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.75%), Bengali (0.25%), Tagalog (0.25%)
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 901 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 793
Nearby (within 10km)
- JRLF - Gagebrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 759
- JRLF - East Derwent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 822
- St Paul's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 881
- JRLF - Senior SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 816
- St Virgil's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1024
- Northern Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4kmICSEA 928
- Austins Ferry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 907
- Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.5kmICSEA 990
- Claremont CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 909
- Windermere Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 918
- Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 913
- St Francis Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · 6.2kmICSEA 849
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Herdsmans Cove
How far is Herdsmans Cove from Hobart CBD?
Herdsmans Cove is about 15.5 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 58 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Herdsmans Cove?
Herdsmans Cove has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 793 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Herdsmans Cove?
Herdsmans Cove has a transport score of 55/100 and 15 bus stops.