Glenorchy is one of Hobart’s largest and most established northern suburbs, sitting along the western shore of the River Derwent. Known for its convenience, diversity and strong sense of community, Glenorchy offers an accessible lifestyle close to the city with everyday amenities right on the doorstep.
Where is Glenorchy?
Located around 10 kilometres north of Hobart’s CBD, Glenorchy stretches from the Derwent foreshore through to the foothills below Mount Wellington (kunanyi). The suburb enjoys easy access to the Brooker Highway, making commuting to Hobart and the surrounding areas easy.
Glenorchy is bordered by the suburbs of Moonah, Lutana, Claremont, Montrose, and Derwent Park, offering a mix of residential, commercial and recreational opportunities nearby.
Postcode: 7010
Glenorchy to Hobart: 14 mins drive, 9 km
Population of 12,013 in the 2021 Census.
The size of Glenorchy is approximately 10.5 square kilometres.
Real estate in Glenorchy
Glenorchy suits people seeking convenience, strong local services and easy access to Hobart. Its mix of housing, schools, shopping and outdoor spaces makes it appealing to families, professionals and those looking for an established suburb.
Glenorchy offers a diverse range of properties to suit different lifestyles and stages of life. Families will find well-maintained weatherboard and brick homes with multiple bedrooms, generous living areas, and outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining or growing a garden. Many of these homes have been thoughtfully renovated to blend character features with modern conveniences.
For first-home buyers, the suburb provides low-maintenance houses, townhouses, and villas that are move-in ready, offering practical layouts and bright living spaces. These properties are ideal for those starting out, downsizing, or seeking a manageable, low-maintenance home.
Investors can explore a mix of established houses, duplexes, and villas that offer strong rental potential, often positioned close to shops, public transport, and schools. Some properties even provide additional income opportunities with separate rentable spaces or development potential.
Retirees and downsizers can find single-level, easy-care homes and villas that combine privacy with convenience. Many feature low-maintenance gardens, secure courtyards, and modern open-plan living, allowing residents to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without ongoing upkeep.
Across Glenorchy, buyers will find options for those wanting space for families, practical and affordable first homes, low-maintenance living for retirees, or strong investment opportunities, making the suburb a versatile choice in Hobart’s northern corridor.
Featured Glenorchy properties sold by Fall Real Estate:
1/2A Arnold Street,
Glenorchy, Tasmania, 7010
SOLD - $405,000
November 2024
37 O'Brien Street,
Glenorchy, Tasmania, 7010
SOLD
September 2024
12 O'Brien Street,
Glenorchy, Tasmania, 7010
SOLD - $555,000
August 2024
2/110 Brent Street,
Glenorchy, Tasmania, 7010
SOLD - $477,700
August 2024
Transport availability
Public transport is well established in Glenorchy, with regular bus services connecting the suburb to Hobart and neighbouring areas. Road access via the Brooker Highway makes commuting by car efficient, and cycling paths along the foreshore add another travel option.
The Hobart Inner City Cycleway, known by locals as ‘the bike track’, runs through Glenorchy.
Things to do
Glenorchy offers plenty to keep residents and visitors engaged. Glenorchy Foreshore provides scenic walking and cycling paths along the River Derwent. The paths are ideal for morning jogs, leisurely strolls, or taking your dog for a walk, while enjoying views across the water and access to picnic spots along the river.
Tolosa Park is the local green space where residents can relax, exercise, and spend time with family and friends. The park features playgrounds for children, open lawns for sports and games, picnic and BBQ facilities, and walking paths, making it perfect for weekend gatherings or everyday outdoor fun. With its combination of recreational amenities and scenic surroundings, Tolosa Park is a hub for community life in Glenorchy.
Throughout the year, Tolosa Park also hosts a range of community events that bring locals together. Seasonal highlights include popular Christmas celebrations such as Variety Carols by Candlelight and family-friendly carol events, while the park also serves as a gathering point for activities like trail running events, community field days, and outdoor concerts. These events help make Tolosa Park not just a place for recreation, but a lively setting where the Glenorchy community comes together to celebrate and connect.
Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park features a variety of outdoor artworks and regularly hosts community events, workshops, and exhibitions. It’s a space that combines art, culture, and nature, welcoming visitors of all ages.
If you move to Glenorchy, your children can join the Glenorchy Scout Group, where they’ll enjoy adventure, fun, and skill-building in a supportive community. Scouts aged 5 to 25 can take part in activities like camping, bushcraft, hiking, canoeing, sailing, and even rock climbing, all while developing teamwork, leadership, and confidence.
The Glenorchy City Council helps run the Garage Sale Trail, which is Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt, with 300,000 Australians hitting the streets each year in the search for pre-loved bargains. From garage sales and thrifty street parties to markets, car boot sales and suitcase rummages with anyone taking part, anywhere in Australia, on one day or more over two big weekends.
Glenorchy City Council also have organised a Glenorchy City Council Treasure Trail for those who love op-shopping! If you are considering moving to Glenorchy, this treasure trail is a wonderful way to explore the city and discover hidden gems. Check out the trail here.
The Glenorchy War Memorial Pool is currently being redeveloped, with reopening expected in mid-2026 for the 2026–27 swimming season. The upgrade includes improved accessibility, refurbished changerooms, solar-boosted heating, and major pool repairs, bringing renewed recreational opportunities back to the community after its closure in 2023.
Football, cricket, and soccer grounds within Glenorchy support community sports teams and casual games. Clubs often run junior and senior programs, providing opportunities for residents to stay active and social.
Libraries and learning hubs, including the Glenorchy Library, provide resources for reading, research, workshops, and events for children and adults, supporting education and lifelong learning in the suburb.
You can find a variety of community clubs in Glenorchy, including the German Australian Club Tasmania and the Australian Croatian Club, both offering welcoming spaces for social gatherings, cultural events, and community celebrations.
Nature and recreation
Community gardens and green spaces offer residents the chance to grow their own vegetables or enjoy quiet time outdoors. These gardens often host workshops and events to encourage sustainable living and community interaction.
The recently opened Giblins Reserve Playspace is a modern recreational space designed for people of all ages and abilities. The redevelopment includes unique play equipment, an inclusive wheelchair-accessible swing, a large climbing wall, and a multi-use games arena for activities such as basketball and futsal. With picnic and barbecue facilities, public amenities, and play areas catering to both younger children and older users, the reserve has quickly become a welcoming space for families and the wider Glenorchy community to gather and enjoy the outdoors.
The famous Hobart Intercity Cycleway runs straight through Glenorchy.
“From the Cenotaph, the cycleway follows the Derwent River upstream, passing under the Tasman Bridge and close by the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Further on, the playground at Cornelian Bay is just a short side trip away and an excellent spot for a snack or picnic. The cycleway then leaves the river edge and soon reaches New Town Rivulet, from where keen riders can continue on to MONA and Claremont.” Greater Hobart Trails.
Restaurants and cafes
Cafe Connect, born from looking after their volunteer drivers, is a community‑minded café run by Community Transport Services Tasmania (CTST) that reinvests its proceeds back into supporting local services. Open on weekdays, it’s a welcoming spot on Main Road to grab excellent coffee along with sweets, slices and fresh lunch items made in‑house, and provides a relaxed space for locals to meet, chat, or enjoy a quiet break during the day.
The Aurora Disability Services Old Chapel Tea Rooms is a charming weekday café and craft outlet where people can enjoy homemade teas, scones, sandwiches, and other treats while supporting a meaningful local initiative. Run as a vocational training space, the Tea Rooms give participants hands‑on experience in hospitality and customer service as they operate the business and serve the public, helping build confidence, skills and community connections.
Agent Cooper is a favourite with locals for its quality coffee and relaxed atmosphere. Located along Main Road, it’s a welcoming place to meet friends for breakfast, brunch, or a quick coffee, and has built a strong reputation for its friendly service and consistently "damn good coffee".
Rhyme St Cafe is a friendly café in the Northgate shopping precinct serving fantastic coffee and a delicious range of meals. Open seven days a week, it offers breakfast and lunch options to enjoy in the café or take away, with welcoming service that keeps locals coming back.
Red Square Cafe is a cosy café on Howard Road serving hearty breakfasts, burgers, salads, and specialty coffee. With dine‑in and takeaway available, it’s a popular spot for locals to grab a casual meal or coffee in a relaxed setting.
A Tasmanian favourite, Banjo’s Bakery Cafe serves freshly baked breads, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. It’s a popular stop for breakfast on the go or a quick lunch while shopping.
Other nearby cafés and casual dining spots include Time Out Cafe, Ruby J Espresso, The Luna’s Cafe & Foodology, Central Cafe Glenorchy, and The Coffee Club Northgate, offering a variety of convenient coffee stops, casual lunches, and relaxed places to meet with friends while exploring Glenorchy’s busy shopping district.
Smash Boy Burgers brings American-inspired flavours to Glenorchy, serving smash burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and indulgent desserts. The lively venue focuses on quality local ingredients and a fun community vibe.
Ocha Thai Cuisine is a Thai restaurant offering authentic Thai dishes with rich flavours and a range of options to suit different tastes. Locals can enjoy their curries, stir‑fries and classics like pad Thai, crispy pork belly and vegan choices.
Paddy Wagon Hotel & Bistro is an Irish‑style pub offering relaxed meals, drinks, and a welcoming spot for socialising. With friendly service and a family‑friendly atmosphere, it offers a classic pub menu with hearty lunches and dinners alongside cold beers, wine, and occasional live music nights, making it a welcoming spot for both locals and visitors to enjoy casual dining in Glenorchy.
Shopping and services
Glenorchy offers a wide range of shopping and services, making it a convenient place to live for residents who like to have everything close by. The suburb is anchored by Northgate Shopping Centre, which features major retailers such as Coles, Best & Less, Natures Works and Woolworths, alongside specialty stores, cafés, and services for everyday shopping needs.
Along Main Road and surrounding streets, there’s a mix of boutique shops and homeware stores, including Spotlight (the only store in Southern Tasmania), Shiploads, as well as fitness centres and hair and beauty salons, providing plenty of options for residents to shop, browse, or keep active.
Essential services are also well catered for in Glenorchy. Pharmacies like Blooms the Chemist and Chemist Warehouse, medical centres, banks including ANZ and Commonwealth Bank, and post offices are all easily accessible. Smaller independent stores offer personalised service and unique products, ensuring that locals have a practical yet diverse shopping experience right in their suburb.
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Local schools
Glenorchy Primary School is a long‑established local public primary school serving families across Glenorchy and the northern suburbs. Catering to students from kindergarten through to Year 6, the school prides itself on a supportive and inclusive learning environment, a strong sense of community, and a broad curriculum that encourages personal growth, curiosity, and academic development.
The Glenorchy Child and Family Learning Centre officially opened its doors in March 2025, providing a welcoming, supportive space for local families with children from birth to five years and expectant parents. Located adjacent to Glenorchy Primary School, the centre offers free wrap‑around services, including early education programs, health support and outreach, and access to professionals such as psychologists and speech pathologists, all aimed at helping families connect, learn and thrive in the community.
Guilford Young Campus in Glenorchy is a well‑regarded senior secondary school that forms part of the wider Catholic education network in Tasmania. Catering to Years 11 and 12, the campus focuses on providing a supportive and engaging learning environment, with a broad curriculum designed to help students achieve strong academic outcomes and develop skills for future study or employment.
Indie School Glenorchy is an independent alternative high school in Glenorchy that supports students aged about 15 – 19 who haven’t thrived in mainstream schooling. The school focuses on providing a flexible, supportive learning environment with smaller classes and personalised programs to help students re‑engage with their education and build confidence, practical skills, and pathways toward further study or work. It combines academic and wellbeing support, with staff working closely with families and external services to maximise outcomes for young people.
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