West Coast Council

Derwent Bridge

TAS7140

Derwent Bridge at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

40

Median age 33

The brief

What to know about Derwent Bridge.

Derwent Bridge (7140) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.

Derwent Bridge has roughly 40 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Derwent Bridge 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Derwent Bridge's population at 40, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (22% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (67%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

40

Median age

33

Family households

33%

Lone person

67%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$270/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$175/wk

Owner occupied

22%

Renter occupied

50%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

40

Median age: 33

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Derwent Bridge.

Frequently asked

About Derwent Bridge.

What is the Derwent Bridge postcode?
Derwent Bridge is in the 7140 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
What is the average rent in Derwent Bridge?
The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $175.
How walkable is Derwent Bridge?
Derwent Bridge has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Derwent Bridge?
Derwent Bridge is close to Lake St Clair, Butlers Gorge, Bronte Park, Bradys Lake, London Lakes.
What is the population of Derwent Bridge?
Derwent Bridge has approximately 40 residents. The median age is 33.

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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