Moving to Bellerive TAS 7018
What the official numbers say about living in Bellerive — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $360 a week, against a median household income of $1,461 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Bellerive grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,359 → 4,945 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, Nepal; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Nepali, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bellerive scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Hobart Transit Centre, 4.5 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Bellerive Ferry Terminal, 900 m west.
Nearest airport: Hobart Airport, 11.4 km north-east.
The Hobart CBD is roughly 4 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 26 schools · 16 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 17 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Bellerive profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Bellerive Primary School 250 m · Corpus Christi Catholic School 500 m · The Cottage School 750 m · Cottage School 750 m · Rosny College 1 km · Clarence High School 1.1 km · Warrane Primary School 1.5 km · Rose Bay High School 2 km
Groceries: Salamanca Fresh IGA 500 m · Coles 1.2 km · Woolworths 1.2 km · Woolworths 2.6 km · IGA 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Stanley Park 300 m · Kangaroo Bay Park 750 m · Kangaroo Bluff Historic Site 1.1 km · Barana Neighborhood Park 1.1 km · Charles Hand Memorial Park 1.2 km · Tanundal Park 1.3 km · Carbeen Play Park 1.6 km · Warrane Green Belt 1.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bellerive, most often seen first: Eurasian Blackbird · Kelp Gull · House Sparrow · Silver Gull · Forest Raven · Common Starling.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bellerive, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellerive here | 4,945 | — | 7/10 | 20% |
| Warrane | 2,695 | — | 1/10 | 65% |
| Mornington | 2,469 | — | 2/10 | 53% |
| Rose Bay | 1,188 | — | 8/10 | 17% |
| Lindisfarne | 6,639 | — | 7/10 | 63% |
| Howrah | 9,545 | — | 7/10 | 39% |
| Battery Point | 2,096 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Clarence — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Franklin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 7018 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bellerive profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $360 a week.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,359 people to 4,945. It sits about 4 km from the Hobart CBD in a straight line. Local government is Clarence council, and the federal seat is Franklin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bellerive vs Warrane · Bellerive vs Mornington.
Nearby guides: Warrane · Mornington · Rose Bay · Lindisfarne · Howrah · Battery Point.
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