Chigwell, TAS 7011 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Chigwell is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7011, home to 2,050 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Derwent Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 13 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population2,050
Median age33
Area3 km²
To CBD13 km
LGAGlenorchy

Demographics

Population
2,050
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$1,232 /week
Median personal income
$667 /week
Median family income
$1,497 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Glenorchy
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Claremont College Secondary · Government
  • Windermere Primary School Primary · Government
  • Rosetta Primary School Primary · Government
  • Montrose Bay High School Secondary · Government
  • Austins Ferry Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 58 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Allunga Rd opp Kilpa St bus · 172 m
  • Allunga Rd after Kilpa St bus · 196 m
  • Allunga Rd after Bycool Cir bus · 321 m
  • Allunga Rd opp Bycool Cir bus · 363 m
  • Allunga Rd at Midson Pl bus · 379 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 7 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 50 parks and reserves
  • 32 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 13.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 54.2% of the 1,097 resolvable premises in Chigwell. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 45.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 54.2%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,587 across the Glenorchy LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,355 other offences, 624 violent offences, 210 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Glenorchy — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Chigwell?

Chigwell (TAS 7011) had 2,050 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Glenorchy local government area.

What is the median rent in Chigwell?

The median advertised rent in Chigwell is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Chigwell?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Chigwell covering government sectors. Nearest include: Claremont College (1.5 km), Windermere Primary School (1.6 km), Rosetta Primary School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Chigwell?

Chigwell is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Chigwell?

Across Glenorchy LGA, 3,587 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (2,355), violent (624), vehicle theft (210). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Chigwell?

In Chigwell, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (13.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Chigwell?

58 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Chigwell centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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