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Devonport

TAS 7310 • Rest of TAS

14,481
Population (2021)
$32,188
Median Income
10.29 km²
Area
$250/wk
Median Rent
CoastalFerry GatewayRegional CentreAffordable

About Devonport

Devonport is Tasmania's third-largest city, a coastal community of 14,500 residents on the Mersey River estuary. The Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal makes it the gateway for Bass Strait visitors. The city serves as a regional centre with strong agricultural, manufacturing, and tourism industries.

Life here is quintessentially Tasmanian coastal—the foreshore, BASSLINK heritage, and community markets create genuine character. Housing is remarkably affordable by mainland standards. Devonport attracts sea-changers seeking Tasmanian lifestyle, retirees wanting coastal living, and families drawn by affordability and community.

Devonport falls under postcode 7310 and is governed by Devonport Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Braddon (Mersey) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7310
Urban Area
Devonport
LGA / Council
Devonport
Federal Electorate
Braddon
State Electorate
Braddon (Mersey)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-41.18°, 146.34°
Statistical Area
Rest of TAS
Area
10.29 km²
Elevation
33m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Gunn Street & Best Street Devonport 7310 TAS
  • Woolworths
    74 Best Street Devonport 7310 TAS

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,192
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
10.8%

584 state housing + 83 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,759
Census 2021
14,481
▲ 5.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,896
Income 2021
$32,188
▲ 24.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,087
Born Overseas 1,646

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 424
  • 2. India 148
  • 3. Nepal 125
  • 4. New Zealand 97
  • 5. Philippines 91
  • 6. China 78
  • 7. Scotland 62
  • 8. Netherlands 49
  • 9. Taiwan 43
  • 10. Vietnam 41

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,548
Australian 6,320
Irish 1,355
Scottish 1,289
Australian Aboriginal 893
German 446
Dutch 216
Chinese 154
Filipino 144
Indian 141

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

10,625
Both parents born in Australia
1,984
Both parents born overseas
1,130
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.8%
Christianity
38.8%
Hinduism
1.5%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
730 (5.0%)
5-14 years
1,647 (11.4%)
15-19 years
815 (5.6%)
20-24 years
784 (5.4%)
25-34 years
1,946 (13.4%)
35-44 years
1,577 (10.9%)
45-54 years
1,741 (12.0%)
55-64 years
1,805 (12.5%)
65-74 years
1,768 (12.2%)
75-84 years
1,171 (8.1%)
85+ years
498 (3.4%)

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