Browse Units & Apartments in Derwent Park
Derwent Park, TAS 7009
Overview
Derwent Park is a modest residential enclave within the Glenorchy council, lying just 2 km east of the town centre and home to 872 people according to the 2021 census. While it retains a village‑scale population, the suburb is dominated by light commercial and industrial activity, a legacy of historic manufacturers such as the Small Arms Ammunition Factory and Sanitarium Health Foods. Today, the shipbuilder Incat and a range of advanced‑manufacturing, food‑processing and logistics firms keep the area an important employment hub within greater Hobart.
Living in Derwent Park offers easy access to a mix of amenities: Tasmanian eSchool and Moonah Primary School sit within a kilometre, while Benjafield, Apex and Rugby Parks provide green space for recreation. The suburb is bounded by the River Derwent and Prince of Wales Bay and is bisected by National Route 1 (Brooker Highway), delivering rapid road links to Hobart and surrounding suburbs. This blend of waterfront scenery, nearby schools and strong transport connections creates a pragmatic yet pleasant lifestyle for residents.
Region type mix: Regional 84%, Metro 16%.
Streets in Derwent Park
Street
| Avg land size
| Avg price
| Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel Street |
640 m² |
≈ A$293,895 |
20 |
| Austral Place |
868 m² |
≈ A$530,232 |
5 |
| Beaufort Place |
711 m² |
≈ A$484,357 |
11 |
| Bender Drive |
6732 m² |
≈ A$1,548,690 |
10 |
| Derwent Park Road | - | - |
1 |
| Elmsleigh Road |
500 m² |
≈ A$87,000 |
2 |
| Gepp Parade | - | - |
1 |
| Lampton Avenue | - | - |
1 |
| Sunderland Street |
2400 m² |
≈ A$1,900,000 |
3 |
| Sunmont Street |
19800 m² |
≈ A$50,000 |
1 |