Dodges Ferry, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Dodges Ferry is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 2,646. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,646 Population 5/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone

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About Dodges Ferry

Dodges Ferry is a rural / residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Sorell in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south-east of the town of Sorell. The 2016 census recorded a population of 2467 for the state suburb of Dodges Ferry.

People

Population2,646
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population2,646
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-42.8532°, 147.6226°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dodges Ferry

Dodges Ferry is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 2,646. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Climate in Dodges Ferry

Dodges Ferry has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 455 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 12.6° / 23.1° 39.9
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 12.4° / 22.5° 34.0
Mar 16°C / 61°F 11° / 21.1° 33.1
Apr 13.5°C / 56°F 8.8° / 18.2° 34.7
May 11.2°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.6° 29.2
Jun 9°C / 48°F 4.9° / 13.2° 38.4
Jul 8.7°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13° 33.0
Aug 9.4°C / 49°F 5° / 13.8° 44.6
Sep 11°C / 52°F 6.4° / 15.7° 41.8
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.7° 39.6
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 9.7° / 19.4° 41.2
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 11.2° / 21.3° 45.6
Dodges Ferry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates42.8532°S, 147.6226°E
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 73 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
August 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Dodges Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Dodges Ferry

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dodges Ferry Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dodges Ferry

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC - AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthony Borghesi - AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Hobart - AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Dodges Ferry

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Grote Reber Museum
Richmond Gaol

Libraries in Dodges Ferry

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sorell Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dodges Ferry

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
TCM Market

Hotels in Dodges Ferry

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dodges Ferry Hotel

Restaurants in Dodges Ferry

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dodges Ferry Hotel

Cafes in Dodges Ferry

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Park Beach Cafe

Gas Stations in Dodges Ferry

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hill Street

Breweries in Dodges Ferry

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Last Rites Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Dodges Ferry

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Airports Near Dodges Ferry

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell Airport-Small Airport
Bruny Island Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge Aerodrome-Small Airport
Darlington Airport-Small Airport
Glendevie Airport-Small Airport
Jericho Airport-Small Airport
Lagoon Bay Airport-Small Airport
Sandfly Airport-Small Airport
Triabunna Airport-Small Airport
Tunbridge Airport-Small Airport
Windrush International Airport-Small Airport
Woodbury Airfield-Small Airport

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 Dodges Ferry

What is the population of Dodges Ferry?

Dodges Ferry has a population of 2,646 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dodges Ferry?

Dodges Ferry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

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