Tasmania location profile
Chigwell TAS 7011
Chigwell is a residential suburb in Hobart’s northern corridor, known for its affordability and suburban streets with Derwent River and Mount Wellington outlooks. Formerly dominated by public housing, it now offers a mix of private ownership and family-friendly living close to Glenorchy and Claremont services.
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Why families consider Chigwell
A socio‑economically mixed area with many families, first‑home buyers and long‑term locals. Day‑to‑day life revolves around nearby shopping hubs, schools and community facilities, with easy access to the river foreshore and entertainment in Berriedale and Glenorchy.
Amenities & services
- Claremont Plaza (supermarkets and specialty shops)
- Northgate Shopping Centre, Glenorchy
- Local convenience shops on Chigwell Rd/Allunga Rd
- Claremont Medical Centre and nearby pharmacies
- Cafes and takeaways in Claremont and MONA precinct
- Glenorchy Library, 4 Terry St, Glenorchy
Transport & connectivity
- No train services (closest hub: Glenorchy Interchange)
- Metro Tasmania bus routes (5xx) via Chigwell Rd/Allunga Rd to Glenorchy and Hobart
- Brooker Highway (A10), Main Road, Berriedale Rd, Chigwell Rd, Allunga Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Berriedale
- MyState Bank Arena (Derwent Entertainment Centre), Glenorchy
- Poimena Reserve Disc Golf Course, Austins Ferry
- Claremont Golf Club and foreshore walking tracks
- KGV Sports & Community Centre, Glenorchy
- Poimena Reserve
- Windermere Bay Reserve
- Berriedale Foreshore Reserve
- Tolosa Park (nearby Glenorchy)
Education context
Multiple early learning options in Chigwell/Claremont and Glenorchy (e.g., Chigwell Child and Family Centre, Goodstart Claremont, Lady Gowrie services); generally available with some peak-time waitlists.
- University of Tasmania (UTAS) Sandy Bay Campus, Sandy Bay
- UTAS Hobart City Campus/The Hedberg, Hobart CBD