TAS · Derwent Valley Council
Macquarie Plains, 7140
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Macquarie Plains is a residential smaller community in Derwent Valley with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Population
- Population
- 53
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,187
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 25
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,192
- Employment rate
- 60.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
6 state heritage places
- Aquaduct (behind chemical store)440 GORDON RIVER RD, BUSHY PARK, 7140Permanently Registered
- Derwent River BridgeBUSHY PARK, 7140Permanently Registered
- Kentdale House440 Gordon River RD, Bushy park, 7140Permanently Registered
- Pickers Hut (At Jungle)440 GORDON RIVER RD, BUSHY PARK, 7140Permanently Registered
- St Augustine's Church388 Gordon River RD, Macquarie Plains, 7140Permanently Registered
- Station and Water TowerMACQUARIE PLAINS, 7140Permanently Registered
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via state planning hazard mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Aquaduct (behind chemical store)heritage440 GORDON RIVER RD, BUSHY PARK, 7140Permanently Registered
- Derwent River BridgeheritageBUSHY PARK, 7140Permanently Registered
- Kentdale Househeritage440 Gordon River RD, Bushy park, 7140Permanently Registered
- Pickers Hut (At Jungle)heritage440 GORDON RIVER RD, BUSHY PARK, 7140Permanently Registered
- St Augustine's Churchheritage388 Gordon River RD, Macquarie Plains, 7140Permanently Registered
- Station and Water TowerheritageMACQUARIE PLAINS, 7140Permanently Registered
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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