Huon Valley Council
Dover
Dover at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
923
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Dover.
Dover (7117) sits in the Huon Valley region of Tasmania.
Dover has roughly 923 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Dover scores 12/100 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 3 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dover's population at 923, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
923
Median age
55
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
923
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
12
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dover.
Local schools for Dover
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Government School Catchment
Dover District School
Cygnet Primary School
Geeveston 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 Dover.
- What is the Dover postcode?
- Dover is in the 7117 postcode, in TAS, in the Huon Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dover?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Dover?
- There are 6 schools serving Dover on this page, including Dover District School, St James Catholic College, Sacred Heart Catholic School.
- How walkable is Dover?
- Dover has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dover?
- Dover is close to Raminea, Strathblane, Police Point, Surveyors Bay, Glendevie.
- What is the population of Dover?
- Dover has approximately 923 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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