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Devonport, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Devonport is a small city in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 26,150. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
26,150 Population 584/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
32.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$20,922 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$20,922 median income, 7.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population26,150
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density584/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,922
Per Capita$20,922
Unemployment7.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership63.1%
Housing Units10,460

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain32.5 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population26,150
Population Density584 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates-41.1770°, 146.3515°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation32.5 inches (824 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,922
Median Age43.0 years

About Devonport

Devonport is a small city in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 26,150. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Devonport has a population of 26,150 with a density of 584 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

26,150
Total Population
584
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
44.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Devonport vs Australia Average

The median household income in Devonport is $20,922, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,922 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $402, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,484 business establishments.

Income: Devonport vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,922
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,922
Avg Weekly Wage$402

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)2,484

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Devonport is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 63.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 10,460 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.1%
Owner-Occupied63.1%
Renter-Occupied36.9%
Housing Units10,460

Property Tax

Climate in Devonport

Devonport has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 718 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C / 63°F 12.4° / 21.6° 48.0
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.9° 35.1
Mar 15.6°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.4° 42.8
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 8.7° / 17.7° 56.8
May 11.2°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.5° 64.4
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.5° 72.4
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4.8° / 12.9° 85.7
Aug 9.1°C / 48°F 5° / 13.2° 77.6
Sep 10.2°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.3° 75.8
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 7.4° / 15.9° 55.2
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18° 56.8
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 10.8° / 19.8° 47.5
Devonport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below Australia avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²)
Population Density584/sq mi
Coordinates-41.1770°N, 146.3515°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 144 km
Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 47 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 53 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
July 40°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in

Devonport has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Devonport

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE Tasmania College - ,

Schools in Devonport

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Devonport High School - - - -
St. Brendon Shaw College - - - -
Nixon Street School - - - -
Devonport Primary School - - - -
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Devonport

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast (NZ) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 104.5 adult, contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Devonport

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Axeman's Hall of Fame
Bass Strait Maritime Centre
Home Hill
Latrobe Courthouse Museum
Sherwood Hall
The Hive Museum

Libraries in Devonport

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Devonport Library0.0
Latrobe Library0.0
Ulverstone Library0.0

Hotels in Devonport

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexander Hotel
Elimatta Hotel
Formby Hotel
Gateway Hotel
Novotel

Restaurants in Devonport

19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bon Thai
China Garden
Fifteen Tables
Indian Curry
Little Asia
Mr Wok n Roll
Mr. Good Guy
Mrs Jones Restraunt Bar Lounge
Oriental Chef
Pizzirani's Cucina
Prem's Seafood Bar and Grill
SK's Indian Restaurant
Sky King
Sky King Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway
Taco Villa
Tajmahal Indian Restaurant
Valentino's
Verona Restaurant
Viet Eat

Cafes in Devonport

18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe XoXo
Drift Cafe Restraunt
Fourways Cafe
Fundamental Espresso
Hill Street Cafe
Hudsons Coffee
Laneway
Larder Cafe
Libby's Cafe
Marion Storm Maritime Cafe
Nomad Global Kitchen
Nourish Me Cafe
One Flower Cafe
Perry Bros. Bakery & Cafe
The Harbourmaster Cafe
Turkish Delight
Vice Coffee
Wagyu Pie Company & Bakehouse

Cinemas in Devonport

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reading Cinemas

Clinics in Devonport

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North West Pathology

Dentists in Devonport

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Devonport Dental Care

Train Stations in Devonport

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Don Junction

Gas Stations in Devonport

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol William Street
AU #30551142
Mobil
United

Banks in Devonport

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
B & E Personal Banking
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
MyState
NAB
Westpac

Gyms in Devonport

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
DHF Devonport Health & Fitness
VIVID Pilates

Airports Near Devonport

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devonport AirportDPOMedium Airport
Wynyard AirportBWTMedium Airport
Cranbourn Airfield-Small Airport
George Town AirportGEESmall Airport
Long Hill Airport-Small Airport
Mole Creek Airport-Small Airport
Rostella Airport-Small Airport
Stony Head Military Area Airstrip-Small Airport
The Vale Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Devonport

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post
Australia Post - Devonport East LPO
Fourways Newsagency & AusPost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Devonport

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
C3 Church
Devonport Church of Christ
Devonport Presbyterian Church
LifeWay Baptist Church
LifeWay Baptist Church Auditorium
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
St John's Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Devonport

What is the population of Devonport?

Devonport has a population of 26,150 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 584 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Devonport expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,922, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Devonport?

Devonport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches.

How is the job market in Devonport?

The unemployment rate in Devonport is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $402. There are 2,484 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Devonport?

The median home value in Devonport is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 63.1%.

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