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Doctors Rocks

TAS 7325 • Tasmania

89
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
6.64 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalRuralQuietBeachsideHistoric

About Doctors Rocks

Doctors Rocks is a small coastal locality on Tasmania's north-west coast, situated approximately 8 kilometres east of Wynyard and 25 kilometres west of Burnie, within the Waratah–Wynyard Council area. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 89 residents across an area of around 6.6 square kilometres, reflecting its character as a sparsely settled rural and coastal locality. The area is named after a distinctive basalt headland where Seabrook Creek meets Bass Strait, and the coastline is fringed by an escarpment rising to the north-west coast plateau.

Doctors Rocks is recognised as one of Wynyard's most scenic sunset spots, with the basalt headland and foreshore accessible from the Old Bass Highway. The locality is also notable for its little penguin colony, with the 'Friends of Doctors Rocks Penguins' group working alongside the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service to maintain the Conservation Area. The geology of the area — basalt outcrops with abundant olivine nodules overlying Permian tillite and Precambrian metamorphic rocks — attracts visitors with an interest in natural history. Daily necessities are met in nearby Wynyard, which offers supermarkets, schools, and medical services.

Doctors Rocks falls under postcode 7325 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Braddon (Murchison) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7325
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Braddon
State Electorate
Braddon (Murchison)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-41.10°, 145.61°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
6.64 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited services via Bass Highway corridor — Wynyard approx. 10-15 min

Commute to Burnie CBD

Distance
25 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ Bass Highway (A2) runs through the locality; car is essential; Wynyard is the nearest service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural coastal locality with no retail or services; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
89
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doctors Rocks known for? +

Doctors Rocks is known for its dramatic basalt headland on the Bass Strait foreshore, regarded as Wynyard's premier sunset viewing spot. The locality also has a protected little penguin colony managed by the 'Friends of Doctors Rocks Penguins' in partnership with the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service.

How far is Doctors Rocks from Burnie? +

Doctors Rocks is approximately 25 kilometres west of Burnie, making it about a 25–35 minute drive. The town of Wynyard is just 8 kilometres to the west and is the nearest centre for services and amenities.

Does Doctors Rocks have public transport? +

Public transport options in Doctors Rocks are very limited. There is no rail service, and scheduled bus services are infrequent. A private car is the most practical way to travel to and from the area.

What is the population of Doctors Rocks? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 89 residents in Doctors Rocks, making it a small, sparsely populated rural coastal locality in the Waratah–Wynyard Council area.

Is Doctors Rocks a good place to live? +

Doctors Rocks appeals to those who value a quiet, rural coastal lifestyle with natural surroundings. The proximity to Wynyard means access to essential services is manageable, but residents rely entirely on a private car and will need to travel for work, schools, and shopping.

What is the postcode for Doctors Rocks? +

The postcode for Doctors Rocks is 7325.