Dodges Ferry - Lewisham, TAS 7514
Regional Hobart living — room to breathe, without leaving the essentials behind.
- Small-town feel
- $330/wk Median
- 13.8% Renters
Dodges Ferry - Lewisham Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.5k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $330
- To the CBD
- 36.4km
- Walkability
- 5.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Dodges Ferry - Lewisham Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Dodges Ferry - Lewisham offers a genuinely different pace from Hobart's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $330 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 8,521, with 13.8% renting rather than owning.
Around Dodges Ferry - Lewisham
Dodges Ferry - Lewisham Memorial Park
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Dodges Ferry - Lewisham Showgrounds
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Dodges Ferry - Lewisham
Real questions renters ask before moving to Dodges Ferry - Lewisham.
Is Dodges Ferry - Lewisham family-friendly for renters?
Dodges Ferry - Lewisham has around 5 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $330/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Hobart.
Is Dodges Ferry - Lewisham walkable?
Dodges Ferry - Lewisham carries a walkability score of 5.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How far is Dodges Ferry - Lewisham from the Hobart CBD?
Dodges Ferry - Lewisham is approximately 34km from the Hobart CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 44-59 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Dodges Ferry - Lewisham?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Dodges Ferry - Lewisham is $330. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $330 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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