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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Derwent Valley, TAS

28 suburbs in Derwent Valley council area · Part of Greater Hobart · Population ~11,513 · 4,453 dwellings · 4,108 km²

Derwent Valley Council Average R-Score 74 / 100 — top suburb in Derwent Valley scores 99/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Derwent Valley99

Highest R-Score out of 28 suburbs in Derwent Valley

Derwent Valley council average74

Across 17 scored suburbs in Derwent Valley

Suburb medians in Derwent Valley range from $230,000 to $1,590,000.

3-year population movement: +2.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.5% of stock (~110 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $786M. Key employment sectors: Manufacturing (16%), Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (11%), Education and Training (11%).

Typical suburb median price$550,000

Across 28 suburbs in Derwent Valley (Sept 2026) · ~228 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5%

Median asking rent ~$460/wk · Vacancy 10%.

Top suburb R-Score in Derwent Valley99/100

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Suburbs in Derwent Valley — Suburb Research & Street Scores

Every suburb in the Derwent Valley council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Derwent Valley

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Derwent Valley (Tasmania).

Is Derwent Valley (TAS) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Derwent Valley (Tasmania) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 74/100 across 28 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Derwent Valley, the typical suburb median price is $550,000, median weekly rent is $460/wk, gross rental yield is 5%, and vacancy sits at 10%.

Which suburbs in Derwent Valley have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Derwent Valley (TAS) are Hayes (99/100, median $540,000), Fitzgerald (98/100, median $510,000), Lawitta (97/100, median $500,000), Tyenna (97/100, median $515,000), Plenty (92/100, median $525,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Derwent Valley?

Across Derwent Valley (TAS), the median suburb property price is $550,000, median asking rent is $460/wk, and median gross yield is 5%, with homes averaging 228 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Derwent Valley include Fitzgerald (9.2%), Lawitta (6%), Magra (5.6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Derwent Valley council area?

Derwent Valley is a Local Government Area in Tasmania (part of Greater Hobart) with an ABS estimated resident population of 11,513, approximately 4,453 dwellings, covering 4,108 sq km.

What are the best streets in Derwent Valley (TAS)?

Every street across all 28 suburbs in Derwent Valley is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.