Dover, Tasmania

Dover
Tasmania
Dover
Coordinates43°18′S 147°1′E / 43.300°S 147.017°E / -43.300; 147.017
Population923 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)7117
Elevation17 m (56 ft)
LGA(s)Huon Valley Council
State electorate(s)Franklin
Federal division(s)Franklin
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
16.6 °C
62 °F
6.9 °C
44 °F
872.9 mm
34.4 in

Dover is the southernmost town of its size in Australia, on the western shore of Port Esperance.

At the 2021 census Dover had a population of 923, of whom 288 were aged under 40 years. 118 residents (including 59 of the 288 residents aged under 40 years) identified as 'Aboriginal' and/or 'Torres Strait Islander.' 83% of residents were born in Australia, 6% in the United Kingdom, 2% in New Zealand and about 1% each in China, Canada, Korea, the USA, Ireland and Nepal. 197 residents were employed, including 54% in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, 6% each in construction, retail and health care/ social assistance, and 5% each in public administration and professional services.