Northern Midlands Council
Herdsmans Cove
Herdsmans Cove at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,199
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Herdsmans Cove.
Herdsmans Cove (7030) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Herdsmans Cove has roughly 1,199 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Herdsmans Cove 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 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Herdsmans Cove's population at 1,199, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (31% own, 65% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,199
Median age
29
Family households
73%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
31%
Renter occupied
65%
At a deeper level
1,199
Median age: 29
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Herdsmans Cove.
Local schools for Herdsmans Cove
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Government School Catchment
JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School
JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School
JRLF - East Derwent 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 Herdsmans Cove.
- What is the Herdsmans Cove postcode?
- Herdsmans Cove is in the 7030 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Herdsmans Cove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Herdsmans Cove?
- There are 20 schools serving Herdsmans Cove on this page, including JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School, JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School, JRLF - East Derwent Primary School.
- How walkable is Herdsmans Cove?
- Herdsmans Cove has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Herdsmans Cove?
- Herdsmans Cove is close to Gagebrook, Bridgewater, Austins Ferry, Old Beach, Honeywood.
- What is the population of Herdsmans Cove?
- Herdsmans Cove has approximately 1,199 residents. The median age is 29.
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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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