| Montrose Hobart, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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 Montrose viewed from Lost World Track, 2012 | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 42°49′41″S 147°15′32″E / 42.82806°S 147.25889°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,313 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7010 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 1 km (1 mi) N of Glenorchy | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Glenorchy | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hobart | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
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Montrose is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Glenorchy in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. It is situated approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) north of the town of Glenorchy. The 2021 census recorded a population of 2,313 for the state suburb of Montrose.[1]
Montrose is located adjacent to Rosetta, with which it shares a historical connection through colonial-era orchards and mid-20th-century industrial development. The suburb features the Montrose Foreshore Community Park, a recreational area along the River Derwent, offering walking trails, playgrounds, and access to wetlands.
The area includes Montrose Bay High School, which serves students from Glenorchy and surrounding suburbs. The Montrose Bay Yacht Club provides facilities for sailing and boating on the Derwent. The suburb is also near several nature reserves, including foreshore wetlands that support local biodiversity.
Montrose is positioned along major transport routes and is in close proximity to Glenorchy, which provides access to commercial and public services.
- ^ a b "2021 Montrose (Tas.), Census All persons QuickStats". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 27 February 2025.