East Devonport
TAS 7310 • Rest of TAS
About East Devonport
East Devonport is an urban locality situated on the eastern bank of the Mersey River, directly opposite the Devonport city centre in Tasmania's north-west. Part of the City of Devonport local government area, the suburb is home to approximately 4,384 residents with a median age of 44. Household incomes sit below the national average, reflecting Devonport's broader economic character, and the community has a strong Australian-born heritage with a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of around 11 per cent.
East Devonport is best known as the home of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal, the key Bass Strait link between northern Tasmania and Melbourne that serves as a landmark of the suburb. The Mersey River foreshore provides pleasant walking paths and parkland, while Devonport's shopping centres, schools, and health services are readily accessible across the river. The suburb offers affordable housing options and a relaxed, working-class character that appeals to families, retirees, and those seeking a quieter lifestyle in regional Tasmania.
East Devonport falls under postcode 7310 and is governed by Devonport Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Braddon (Mersey) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania routes — Devonport City Centre 5-10 min
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Devonport is connected to Melbourne via Spirit of Tasmania ferry; Launceston is ~1 hr by car
Most errands require a car, though the foreshore and local shops are accessible on foot for nearby residents
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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113 Middle Road
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91 Best Street
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Stewart Street
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Watkinson Street
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5 Lawrence Drive
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Berrigan Road
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Nixon Street
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59-61 Stewart Street
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Middle Road
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127 James Street
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3-11 Jiloa Way
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19 Thomas Street
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45 Wilmot Road
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1 Mersey Main Road
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Main Road
Housing 2021 Census
251 state housing + 79 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 125
- 2. New Zealand 39
- 3. Philippines 32
- 4. Taiwan 25
- 5. China 23
- 6. Nepal 15
- 7. Scotland 13
- 8. Germany 11
- 9. Netherlands 11
- 10. United States 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)