Montrose, Tasmania

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Montrose, Tasmania

Montrose is a residential area in the Glenorchy City Council, in the Hobart region of Tasmania. It is about 1 kilometer north of Glenorchy. In the 2021 census, 2,313 people lived there. The suburb sits beside Rosetta along the Derwent River.

What you’ll find in Montrose:
- Montrose Foreshore Community Park with walking trails, a playground and access to wetlands.
- Montrose Bay High School.
- Montrose Bay Yacht Club for sailing and boating.
- Nearby nature reserves and foreshore wetlands.

History in brief:
- Named after Montrose Estate, started in 1806 by Robert Littlejohn.
- Montrose House (built 1813) is one of Tasmania’s oldest houses and is on the Tasmanian Heritage Register.
- Montrose was officially named a locality in 1961.
- Early residents ran orchards growing apples, plums, peaches and apricots.

Transport and services:
- The Brooker Highway (National Route 1) runs nearby.
- A No. 28 bus stop serves the area.
- Passenger train services along the Main Line operated until 1974.

Industry and environment:
- Blue Banner Pickled Onions began in Montrose in the mid-20th century; the brand later appeared with Coles, and the original recipe has been revived.
- The nearby Risdon Zinc Works (Nyrstar Hobart) has historically contributed to air and water pollution concerns around the Hobart area.
- In 2018, Hobart was noted for air quality concerns related to industrial activity in surrounding areas, including the Montrose region.

Planning and safety:
- The Tasmanian Planning Scheme does not require the Glenorchy Council to notify buyers about potential land contamination in the area.