Derwent Valley Council
Fern Tree
Fern Tree at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
763
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Fern Tree.
Fern Tree (7054) sits in the Derwent Valley region of Tasmania.
Fern Tree has roughly 763 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Fern Tree scores 0/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fern Tree's population at 763, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
763
Median age
45
Family households
76%
Lone person
18%
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)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
763
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fern Tree.
Local schools for Fern Tree
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Government School Catchment
Hobart College
Mount Nelson Primary School
South Hobart 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 Fern Tree.
- What is the Fern Tree postcode?
- Fern Tree is in the 7054 postcode, in TAS, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fern Tree?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Fern Tree?
- There are 20 schools serving Fern Tree on this page, including Hobart College, Mount Nelson Primary School, South Hobart Primary School.
- How walkable is Fern Tree?
- Fern Tree has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Fern Tree?
- Fern Tree is close to Ridgeway, Neika, Wellington Park, Tolmans Hill, Dynnyrne.
- What is the population of Fern Tree?
- Fern Tree has approximately 763 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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