Tugrah
TAS 7310 • Tasmania
About Tugrah
Tugrah is a rural locality within the City of Devonport, situated approximately 4 kilometres south-west of Devonport's town centre in north-west Tasmania. Part of the broader Devonport suburban area, Tugrah covers around 5.65 square kilometres and recorded a population of 470 at the 2021 Census. The median household income is below the Tasmanian average, reflecting the working-class and semi-rural character typical of Devonport's outer localities. The name Tugrah is believed to derive from an Aboriginal Tasmanian word meaning 'to eat'.
Tugrah sits on the south-western fringe of Devonport, with the scenic Don River forming part of the locality's natural setting and connecting to the Don River Railway — a heritage steam railway attraction popular with visitors. Residents are within easy reach of central Devonport's shopping centres, schools, and the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal, which provides regular services to Melbourne. The surrounding area offers a relaxed, community-oriented lifestyle with access to both the Bass Strait coastline and the agricultural landscapes of Tasmania's north-west.
Tugrah falls under postcode 7310 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Montgomery) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Tasmania Route 40/42 — Devonport City Centre Approx. 10-15 min
Commute to Devonport CBD
🛣️ Very close to Devonport; Bass Highway connects north; Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal in Devonport for Melbourne crossings
Tugrah has minimal local services; most residents drive the short distance to Devonport for shopping and daily needs
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
