Browse Units & Apartments in Derby
Derby, TAS 7264
Overview
Derby is a small town of 109 residents (2021) nestled in the temperate rainforests of north‑east Tasmania, where the Ringarooma and Cascade Rivers meet. The town has reinvented itself as an adventure hub, offering over 125 km of world‑class mountain‑bike trails that attract around 30,000 visitors each year. Local amenities now include cafés, breweries, shuttle services and a range of accommodation options, while heritage sites such as the Tin Dragon Interpretation Centre, the Derby Schoolhouse Museum and the historic Derby Tunnel showcase its tin‑mining past.
Roads now dominate transport after the branch railway line, which once linked Derby to Launceston, closed in 1992; the former station lay about 2 km from the centre. The housing stock reflects this shift, blending historic residential homes with newer tourism‑focused lodgings such as the luxury Blue Derby Pods. Nearby natural attractions like Briseis Dam, Cascade Dam and Murrays Lookout add to the outdoor lifestyle on offer.
Region type mix: Regional 89%, Metro 11%.
Streets in Derby
Street
| Avg land size
| Avg price
| Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Street |
1912 m² |
≈ A$520,000 |
6 |
| Banks Road |
138861 m² |
≈ A$227,000 |
2 |
| Main Street |
1191 m² |
≈ A$400,000 |
1 |