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Derwent Park TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Derwent Park, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Derwent Park TAS is 872 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Derwent Park is $598 per week ($31,096 per year). Median rent in Derwent Park is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Derwent Park has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Derwent Park has a population density of 519.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Derwent Park is India. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Derwent Park is $1,083.

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Derwent Park Population

residents (Census 2021)

Derwent Park Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$598/wk

$31,096 per year

#7124 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Derwent Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (437) Female 49.7% (431)

Population Density

519.6

people per km²

872 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,420

Family income/wk

Derwent Park Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Derwent Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.1% 88 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.9% 69 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Derwent Park Country of Birth

Australia

86.8%

India

7.6%

England

2.2%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

1.6%

China

0.9%

Indonesia

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Derwent Park Religion

No Religion

50.1%

Catholic

13.2%

Anglican

10.8%

Not stated

9.7%

Hinduism

5.9%

Islam

3.6%

Buddhism

3.4%

Other Religions Tot

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Derwent Park Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Derwent Park Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Nepali

23.0%

IAL Punjabi

17.2%

Vietnamese

16.1%

Other

13.8%

Urdu

10.3%

Mandarin

9.2%

Serbian

5.7%

SAL Tot

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Derwent Park Employment

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Employed full-time

27.5% 175 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 159 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 29 people

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Not in labour force

42.9% 273 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Derwent Park Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

33.2%

Bachelor Degree

26.7%

Postgraduate Degree

19.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

Certificate I/II

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Derwent Park Occupation

Community & Personal Service

23.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Labourers

14.3%

Professionals

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.2%

Sales Workers

8.4%

Managers

8.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Derwent Park Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.4%

Engineering

18.2%

Information Technology

11.6%

Society & Culture

11.6%

Health

8.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Architecture & Building

4.9%

Education

4.4%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Derwent Park Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Derwent Park Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.2%

$4,000+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Derwent Park Marital Status

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Married

34.1% 241

↔️

Separated

3.7% 26

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Divorced

11.3% 80

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Widowed

8.1% 57

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Never married

42.9% 303

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Derwent Park Ancestry

Australian

29.1%

English

26.6%

Other

12.3%

Irish

6.7%

Scottish

5.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.7%

Indian

3.9%

German

3.1%

Vietnamese

2.8%

Chinese

2.6%

Greek

1.6%

Polish

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Derwent Park School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.4%

Vocational Education

27.0%

Secondary — Government

16.1%

Pre-school

6.9%

Primary — Catholic

4.6%

Secondary — Catholic

2.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Derwent Park Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

14.3% 226

✅

No need for assistance

85.7% 1,357

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Derwent Park Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.3% 94

—

Not a volunteer

85.7% 562

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Derwent Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

4.5%

$450-$599/mo

7.6%

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$800-$999/mo

9.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Derwent Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.7%

Did not go to work

12.2%

Car (passenger)

10.7%

Walked only

6.0%

Bus

4.5%

Bicycle

2.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Derwent Park Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.4%

1 vehicle

42.8%

2 vehicles

32.6%

3 vehicles

10.9%

4+ vehicles

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Derwent Park Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

15.2%

3 bedrooms

69.6%

4 bedrooms

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Derwent Park Population Mobility

25.0%

moved in the last year

50.5%

moved in the last 5 years

8.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Derwent Park Indigenous Population

5.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,512

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Derwent Park Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

113

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Dementia

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Derwent Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

0.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Derwent Park Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.8%

Couple — no children

23.5%

One parent — children under 15

19.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.0%

One parent — no children under 15

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Derwent Park Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 17

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Never served

97.4% 633

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Derwent Park Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 75

—

Did not provide

88.4% 571

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Derwent Park Children Ever Born

No children

38.4%

1 child

19.4%

2 children

23.3%

3 children

16.5%

4 children

1.1%

5+ children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Derwent Park When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Derwent Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

25.7%

15–29 hours

8.8%

30+ hours

7.4%

Did not do domestic work

40.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Derwent Park Household Size

1 person

28.3%

2 persons

30.1%

3 persons

14.7%

4 persons

14.7%

5 persons

6.6%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Derwent Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address

586

Moved from TAS

140

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Derwent Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.9%

Step family — no other children

11.4%

Blended family — no other children

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Derwent Park Schools

schools nearby

government

978

avg ICSEA score

5,204

total students

Lenah Valley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 525 students

1080

ICSEA

New Town Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 305 students

1057

ICSEA

St Therese's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 207 students

1035

ICSEA

Guilford Young College Catholic

Secondary · 11-12 · 839 students

1020

ICSEA

Sacred Heart College Catholic

Combined · Prep-10 · 934 students

1017

ICSEA

Hilliard Christian School Independent

Combined · Prep-10 · 248 students

1012

ICSEA

Hobart City High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 844 students

987

ICSEA

Bowen Road Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 212 students

973

ICSEA

Indie School - Glenorchy Independent

Secondary · 9-12 · 270 students

947

ICSEA

Moonah Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 214 students

942

ICSEA

Springfield Gardens Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 192 students

918

ICSEA

Cosgrove High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 313 students

867

ICSEA

Goodwood Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 101 students

861

ICSEA

Hobart City High School Sub-Campus Government

Secondary

Tasmanian eSchool Government

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Derwent Park Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,190/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Derwent Park

Your weekly income

≈ $5,157/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $840/wk

Rent share 29.4%

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Derwent Park vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Penna

Pop: 437 Income: $744/wk Rent: $363/wk

Heybridge

Pop: 442 Income: $653/wk Rent: $220/wk

Stowport

Pop: 446 Income: $730/wk Rent: $200/wk

Cradoc

Pop: 456 Income: $638/wk Rent: $300/wk

Swan Bay (Tas.)

Pop: 457 Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $313/wk

Lower Snug

Pop: 460 Income: $795/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Derwent Park

What is the population of Derwent Park TAS?

The population of Derwent Park TAS is 872 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 519.6 people per km².Derwent Park is ranked #4,168 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Derwent Park?

The median personal income in Derwent Park TAS is $598 per week, or $31,096 per year.The median household income is $1,190 per week.Family income is $1,420 per week.Derwent Park is ranked #7,124 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Derwent Park?

Median rent in Derwent Park TAS is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 29.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Derwent Park ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Derwent Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Derwent Park TAS is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Derwent Park?

The median age in Derwent Park TAS is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Derwent Park a good suburb to live in?

Derwent Park is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 872.The median income is $598/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60152. All dollar figures in AUD.