Herdsmans Cove

TAS 7030 • Greater Hobart

1,199
Population (2021)
$26,156
Median Income
0.92 km²
Area
35m
Elevation
AffordableFamily-FriendlyFirst-Home BuyerQuiet

About Herdsmans Cove

Herdsmans Cove is a compact residential suburb located approximately 8 kilometres south of Brighton in Tasmania's Greater Hobart region. With a population of around 1,200 residents spread across just under 1 square kilometre, it offers an affordable entry point into the Hobart property market. The suburb sits at a modest 35 metres elevation and forms part of the Brighton Municipality, known for its family-oriented communities.

Life in Herdsmans Cove centres around quiet suburban living with easy access to the nearby Brighton township for shopping and services. The area attracts young families and first-home buyers seeking affordable housing within commuting distance of Hobart's CBD, about 20 minutes south via the Midland Highway. Local parks provide green space for children, while the proximity to the Derwent River offers scenic weekend outings.

Herdsmans Cove falls under postcode 7030 and is governed by Brighton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Derwent) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
7030
Urban Area
Brighton
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-42.75°, 147.26°
Statistical Area
Greater Hobart
Area
0.92 km²
Elevation
35m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$869
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
29 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,120
Census 2021
1,199
7.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,048
Income 2021
$26,156
18.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,022
Born Overseas 47

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 8
  • 2. India 8
  • 3. Philippines 6
  • 4. New Zealand 5
  • 5. Bangladesh 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 545
English 512
Australian Aboriginal 220
Irish 64
Scottish 55
German 17
Italian 10
Greek 8
Chinese 6
Maori 4

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

954
Both parents born in Australia
55
Both parents born overseas
62
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
60.5%
Christianity
27.1%
Sikhism
0.6%
Islam
0.3%
Buddhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
96 (8.0%)
5-14 years
239 (19.9%)
15-19 years
94 (7.8%)
20-24 years
94 (7.8%)
25-34 years
190 (15.8%)
35-44 years
163 (13.6%)
45-54 years
108 (9.0%)
55-64 years
113 (9.4%)
65-74 years
70 (5.8%)
75-84 years
20 (1.7%)
85+ years
0 (0.0%)

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