Tasmania location profile

Derwent Park TAS 7009

Derwent Park is a predominantly industrial and commercial suburb in Hobart’s northern corridor, with pockets of older housing. It appeals to trades, logistics and service workers seeking affordability and quick access to nearby Moonah and Glenorchy amenities. The Brooker Highway provides fast links to the Hobart CBD and greater metro area.

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Why families consider Derwent Park

Largely working-age, blue-collar and service-sector residents in small residential pockets amid warehouses and light industry. Lifestyle is practical and car-oriented, with everyday needs met in adjacent Moonah and Glenorchy; quieter after business hours.

Amenities & services

Northgate Shopping Centre (Glenorchy)
Moonah Main Road retail and dining strip
Glenorchy Central commercial precinct
Bunnings Warehouse (Glenorchy)
Kmart/Big W and supermarkets (Glenorchy)
Glenorchy Health Centre and local GP clinics
Royal Hobart Hospital (Hobart CBD)
Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital (Lenah Valley)
Glenorchy Library (Libraries Tasmania) - Terry St, Glenorchy
Hobart Library (Libraries Tasmania) - Murray St, Hobart CBD

Transport & connectivity

No passenger rail (bus-based public transport)
Metro Tasmania Northern Suburbs bus services via Main Road and Brooker Highway
Brooker Highway (A10)
Main Road
Derwent Park Road

Lifestyle & recreation

Prince of Wales Bay foreshore walking/cycling trail
GASP! Glenorchy Art & Sculpture Park boardwalk (nearby)
Elwick Racecourse & Hobart Showground (nearby)
MyState Bank Arena / Derwent Entertainment Centre (nearby)
Prince of Wales Bay Reserve
Goodwood Park (nearby)
Benjafield Park, Moonah (nearby)
Elwick Bay foreshore

Education context

Limited within Derwent Park due to industrial zoning; multiple long day care and OSHC options in adjacent Moonah, Goodwood and Glenorchy within a 5–10 minute drive.

University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay Campus - Sandy Bay
UTAS Medical Science Precinct (Menzies Institute) - Hobart CBD
UTAS Conservatorium/The Hedberg - Hobart CBD