Area Hotlist — Devonport TAS

20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Devonport area

Area Hotlist — Devonport

1

Port Sorell

248 votes

Canal estates, sheltered swimming coves and a growing café strip make Port Sorell one of Tasmania’s fastest-growing coastal towns. Residents kayak with dolphins before work, launch boats from a modern marina and still reach Devonport’s CBD in 15 minutes, creating strong appeal for sea-changers and holiday-home investors alike.

2

Mersey River

205 votes

The broad Mersey River slices through Devonport, hosting Spirit of Tasmania ferries, weekend rowing regattas and spectacular New Year fireworks. Riverside cycleways link the Bluff to East Devonport, while anglers chase salmon beneath the bridges. Homes with water views command persistent interest from buyers seeking low-maintenance, high-amenity lifestyles.

3

Hawley Beach

134 votes

Hawley Beach delivers fine white sand, crystal-clear shallows and orange lichen-painted rocks reminiscent of the East Coast, yet sits just 20 minutes from Devonport. Early risers walk dogs along the sand-spit, while kite-surfers ride afternoon sea breezes. Limited beachfront lots ensure enduring scarcity value and solid capital growth.

4

Turners Beach

126 votes

Nestled where the Forth River meets Bass Strait, Turners Beach blends gentle surf, a lively farmers market and hip wood-fired pizzas in a single streetscape. Kids fish from the footbridge, and locals pedal the coastal cycleway to Ulverstone. The relaxed village vibe underpins strong demand for renovated weatherboard cottages.

5

Leven River

90 votes

The tea-coloured Leven River winds past Ulverstone into Bass Strait, offering glassy water-ski stretches, scenic kayak trails and a renowned annual raft race. Elevated blocks above its forested banks capture tranquil bush-and-estuary vistas, while riverside parks and cafés create an easy weekend escape just 15 minutes from Devonport.

6

Coles Beach

84 votes

Only five minutes from the CBD, Coles Beach offers patrolled summer swimming, basalt headland rock-pools and the Bluff playground for family picnics. Sunset barbecues overlook Bass Strait, and adjoining coastal paths suit morning joggers. Proximity to schools and the hospital drives steady rental enquiry for nearby townhouses.

7

Devonport Airport

59 votes

Devonport Airport links the North-West Coast to Melbourne in just over an hour, supporting FIFO rosters, weekend getaways and fast freight for local producers. Recent terminal upgrades add car-hire desks and barista coffee, while ample parking and minimal queues keep departures painless, boosting short-stay visitor numbers year-round.

8

Cradle Mountain

42 votes

World-famous Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park lies a scenic 80-minute drive inland, rewarding residents with weekend alpine hikes, wombats and snow-dusted Instagram moments. Tourism traffic fuels Devonport accommodation demand, while local adventure businesses profit from the steady stream of Overland Track trekkers transiting through the regional city.

9

Freers Beach

39 votes

Freers Beach arcs gently along Port Sorell, delivering calm water for paddle-boards, sunset foreshore walks and a thriving penguin rookery at Shearwater. A new coastal pathway promises quicker bike access to cafés and school, reinforcing the suburb’s popularity with active retirees and young families chasing a relaxed seaside pace.

10

Port Sorell Primary School

32 votes

Port Sorell Primary mixes open-plan classrooms, a thriving kitchen-garden program and strong NAPLAN growth, all minutes from the beach. The school’s walk-and-wheel initiative, bush-play area and supportive community groups attract young families, driving demand for house-and-land packages in surrounding estates.

11

Splash Aquatic Centre

31 votes

Splash, Devonport’s indoor aquatic hub, features a heated 50 m pool, waterslide, gym and learn-to-swim programs under one roof. Year-round lap sessions and aqua-aerobics provide fitness without Bass Strait’s chill, while spectator seating supports regional carnivals that boost local hospitality trade on event weekends.

12

Mersey Hospital

31 votes

Mersey Community Hospital at Latrobe delivers emergency care, surgical services and a new rehabilitation ward just 10 minutes from Devonport. Ongoing capital works expand theatres and parking, attracting medical professionals and bolstering nearby rental markets. The hospital’s presence reassures families and underpins steady employment across the district.

13

Mersey Community Hospital

30 votes

Partnering with larger Launceston and Burnie facilities, Mersey Community Hospital specialises in day-surgery, dialysis and mental-health services. Its tranquil riverside setting supports patient recovery, while visiting specialists generate consistent demand for short-stay accommodation. Expansion plans include telehealth suites, further cementing the site as a regional healthcare anchor.

14

Bluff Beach

30 votes

Iconic Bluff Beach, beneath Devonport’s lighthouse, offers patrolled surf, a coastal café and sunset BBQ lawns. Parkrun, outdoor cinema nights and summer markets keep the headland lively, while playground upgrades attract day-trippers. Proximity to the CBD ensures beachfront apartments enjoy strong corporate lettings and weekend getaway bookings.

15

Narawntapu National Park

29 votes

Dubbed the Serengeti of Tasmania, Narawntapu National Park teems with grazing kangaroos and sweeping dunes only 35 minutes east of Devonport. Horse-riding trails, bird-watch lagoons and remote camping spots offer nature therapy without long drives, while conservation efforts ensure the coastal wilderness remains a cherished weekend retreat.

16

Forth River

25 votes

The winding Forth River carves fertile valleys famed for pyengana potatoes, dairies and berry orchards. Riverside picnic tables, trout fishing and the historic steel trestle bridge entice day-trippers, while acreage properties with river frontage offer country tranquility only 12 minutes from major supermarkets and schools.

17

Dial Range

25 votes

Forested Dial Range rises behind Penguin with rugged single-track mountain-bike loops, fern-lined gullies and summit lookouts across Bass Strait. Community trail-building days and growing event calendars promise eco-tourism uplift, while the natural playground offers Devonport residents quick after-work adventure without the Cradle Mountain drive.

18

Nixon Street Primary School

22 votes

Inner-city Nixon Street Primary combines heritage red-brick charm with modern STEM labs, music suites and award-winning garden programs. Strong community-school ties, walking-bus routes and proximity to Splash Aquatic Centre make the catchment highly prized, driving competition for character homes within easy stroll of the campus.

19

Percy Street

20 votes

Percy Street forms Devonport’s emerging eat-street, where craft-beer bars, Korean fried chicken and vinyl-playing espresso dens fill heritage shopfronts. Evening fairy lights and monthly twilight markets revive the CBD after hours, supporting apartment conversions above the shops and injecting fresh energy into the city’s heart.

20

Devonport Country Club

19 votes

Devonport Country Club’s championship golf course, eight-rink indoor bowls centre and modern bistro create a year-round social hub in north-coast bushland. Frequent tournaments draw visitors, while new retirement villas on the fairway’s edge entice downsizers seeking resort-style living only ten minutes from city shops and Coles Beach sunsets.