Dodges Ferry, TAS 7173 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Dodges Ferry is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7173, home to 2,646 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sorell local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 26 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$340 /wk
Population2,646
Median age43
Area6.4 km²
To CBD26 km
LGASorell

Demographics

Population
2,646
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,412 /week
Median personal income
$775 /week
Median family income
$1,716 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Sorell
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$340 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Dodges Ferry Primary School Primary · Government
  • Sorell School Combined · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Dodges Ferry, Carlton Beach Rd opp Tenth Av bus · 97 m
  • Old Forcett Rd after Dodges Ferry Primary School bus · 283 m
  • Dodges Ferry Primary School, Old Forcett Rd bus · 304 m
  • Dodges Ferry Shops, Carlton Beach Rd bus · 600 m
  • Dodges Ferry, Old Forcett Rd after Rantons Rd bus · 1099 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 11 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 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), 25.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 99.3% of the 1,494 resolvable premises in Dodges Ferry. 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: 0.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 99.3%
  • 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: 452 across the Sorell LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 381 other offences, 96 violent offences, 23 vehicle theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Dodges Ferry?

Dodges Ferry (TAS 7173) had 2,646 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Sorell local government area.

What is the median rent in Dodges Ferry?

The median advertised rent in Dodges Ferry is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Dodges Ferry?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Dodges Ferry covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dodges Ferry Primary School (0.6 km), Sorell School (9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Dodges Ferry?

Dodges Ferry is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Dodges Ferry?

Across Sorell LGA, 452 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (381), violent (96), vehicle theft (23). 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 Dodges Ferry?

In Dodges Ferry, 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 (25.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Dodges Ferry?

9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dodges Ferry centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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