Latrobe City Council
Devonport
Devonport at a glance
Median house
$462,500
Median unit
$400,000
Walk score
90
Walker's paradise
Population
14.5k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Devonport.
Devonport (7310) sits in the Latrobe region of Tasmania. The median house here is $462,500, below the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Devonport has roughly 14,481 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Devonport scores 90/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Devonport's population at 14,481, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,481
Median age
43
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $462,500 on a typical sale, below the Tasmania median. Units come in around $400,000, roughly 14% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $93,000. Prices are below the Tasmania median, which keeps Devonport on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$462,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $400,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$462,500
$400,000
14,481
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.81% (median rent $250/wk against a $462,500 price tag). Units yield 3.25% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.81%
Based on $462,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.25%
Based on $400,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
90
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Devonport.
Local schools for Devonport
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Devonport High School
Nixon Street Primary School
Devonport Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Devonport.
- What is the median house price in Devonport?
- The median house price in Devonport, TAS 7310 is $462,500. The median unit price is $400,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Devonport postcode?
- Devonport is in the 7310 postcode, in TAS, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Devonport?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Devonport?
- There are 19 schools serving Devonport on this page, including Devonport High School, Nixon Street Primary School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
- How walkable is Devonport?
- Devonport has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Devonport?
- Devonport is close to West Devonport, Miandetta, Stony Rise, Don, Quoiba.
- What is the population of Devonport?
- Devonport has approximately 14,481 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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