Chigwell
TAS 7011 • Greater Hobart
About Chigwell
Chigwell is a residential suburb in Greater Hobart, located 12 kilometres northwest of the CBD within the City of Glenorchy. With a population of around 2,050, this compact 3 square kilometre suburb sits at an elevated 315 metres, offering views across the Derwent Valley. Originally developed as public housing, much of the stock has since been sold to private owners, transforming Chigwell into a middle-class community typical of the northern Glenorchy area.
The suburb offers affordable entry into the Hobart market, attracting first-home buyers and families seeking good value. Residents are well-served by Metro Tasmania bus routes connecting to Glenorchy and Hobart CBD, with the Brooker Highway providing direct road access. Local amenities include Mt Faulkner Primary School and nearby Claremont shopping. The area is home to Metro Claremont (AFL Tasmania) facilities. Bordered by Berriedale, Claremont, and bushland areas of Glenlusk, Chigwell offers a quiet suburban lifestyle with easy access to city conveniences.
Chigwell falls under postcode 7011 and is governed by Glenorchy Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clark (Derwent) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 511 — Hobart CBD via Glenorchy, Rosetta 29 min
- X11 — Hobart CBD Express via Glenorchy, Rosetta 22 min
- 512 — Claremont (Cadbury Estate) via Glenorchy 35 min
- 513 — Kanella Ave loop via Glenorchy, Marys Hope Rd 25 min
Commute to Hobart
🛣️ Direct access via Brooker Highway (National Route 1). No passenger rail in Hobart.
Hilly terrain and limited local shops make a car essential for most errands. Bus stops accessible on main roads.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Abbotsfield Road
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13 Brodie Street
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61 Link Road
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2 Cadbury Road
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Cadbury Road
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29 Wyndham Road
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115 Allunga Road
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Cammeray Road
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195 Main Road
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2 Cadbury Rd
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 32
- 2. Nepal 28
- 3. India 26
- 4. Philippines 23
- 5. Pakistan 11
- 6. China 10
- 7. Thailand 10
- 8. New Zealand 7
- 9. Myanmar 6
- 10. South Africa 6
- 11. Sri Lanka 6
- 12. Vietnam 6
- 13. Canada 5
- 14. Chile 5
- 15. Germany 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)