Derwent Valley Council
Austins Ferry
Austins Ferry at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,395
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Austins Ferry.
Austins Ferry (7011) sits in the Derwent Valley region of Tasmania.
Austins Ferry has roughly 2,395 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Austins Ferry scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Austins Ferry's population at 2,395, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,395
Median age
39
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$364/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
2,395
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Austins Ferry.
Local schools for Austins Ferry
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Government School Catchment
Austins Ferry Primary School
JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Austins Ferry.
- What is the Austins Ferry postcode?
- Austins Ferry is in the 7011 postcode, in TAS, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Austins Ferry?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $364.
- What schools are in Austins Ferry?
- There are 20 schools serving Austins Ferry on this page, including St Virgil's College, Austins Ferry Primary School, JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School.
- How walkable is Austins Ferry?
- Austins Ferry has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Austins Ferry?
- Austins Ferry is close to Granton, Old Beach, Herdsmans Cove, Claremont, Gagebrook.
- What is the population of Austins Ferry?
- Austins Ferry has approximately 2,395 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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