Break O'Day
Derby
Derby at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
574
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Derby.
Derby (7264) sits in the Break O'Day region of Tasmania.
Derby has roughly 574 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Derby scores 4/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Derby's population at 574, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
574
Median age
54
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$153/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
574
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Derby.
Local schools for Derby
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Winnaleah District High School
Ringarooma Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Derby.
- What is the Derby postcode?
- Derby is in the 7264 postcode, in TAS, in the Break O'Day region.
- What is the average rent in Derby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $153.
- What schools are in Derby?
- There are 2 schools serving Derby on this page, including Winnaleah District High School, Ringarooma Primary School.
- How walkable is Derby?
- Derby has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Derby?
- Derby is close to Telita, Branxholm, Moorina, Warrentinna, Winnaleah.
- What is the population of Derby?
- Derby has approximately 574 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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