Derwent Valley Council
Southport Lagoon
Southport Lagoon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9,872
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Southport Lagoon.
Southport Lagoon (7109) sits in the Derwent Valley region of Tasmania.
Southport Lagoon has roughly 9,872 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Southport Lagoon 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 3 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Southport Lagoon's population at 9,872, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
9,872
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9,872
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Southport Lagoon.
Local schools for Southport Lagoon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dover District School
Bruny Island District 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 Southport Lagoon.
- What is the Southport Lagoon postcode?
- Southport Lagoon is in the 7109 postcode, in TAS, in the Derwent Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Southport Lagoon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $247.
- What schools are in Southport Lagoon?
- There are 6 schools serving Southport Lagoon on this page, including Dover District School, Bruny Island District School, Sacred Heart Catholic School.
- How walkable is Southport Lagoon?
- Southport Lagoon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Southport Lagoon?
- Southport Lagoon is close to Ida Bay, Lune River, Hastings, Recherche, Southport.
- What is the population of Southport Lagoon?
- Southport Lagoon has approximately 9,872 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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