Dynnyrne, Tasmania

Dynnyrne
Hobart, Tasmania
Coordinates 42°54′4″S 147°18′51″E / 42.90111°S 147.31417°ECoordinates: 42°54′4″S 147°18′51″E / 42.90111°S 147.31417°E
Population 1,481 (2011)[1]
 • Density 925.6/km2 (2,397/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 7005
Area 1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
LGA(s) City of Hobart
Federal Division(s) Denison
Suburbs around Dynnyrne:
South Hobart South Hobart Battery Point
Cascades Dynnyrne Sandy Bay
Ridgeway Tolmans Hill Sandy Bay

Dynnyrne /ˈdinɜrn/ is a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania. It is situated in the hills south-west of the city, surrounded by the suburbs of Sandy Bay, South Hobart and Tolmans Hill. Dynnyrne is Tasmania's second most affluent suburb according to documents released by the Australian Taxation Office.[2] The postal code for Dynnyrne is 7005 which is shared with Sandy Bay. Many houses situated in Dynnyrne were constructed in the 1990s. Many parts of Dynnyrne have extensive views over the Derwent River. Due to the close proximity to the city (less than 5 minutes) and the extensive views Dynnyrne has always experienced strong property value appreciation.[3]

The suburb's name is of Scottish origin, coming from Dynnyrne House in South Hobart, which was built by Robert William Murray (1777–1850) who claimed to be descended from Sir William Murray, 1st baronet of Dunearn[4] in Scotland.[5]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Geeveston (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  2. http://www.taspropertygroup.com.au/blogs/strata-news/richest-suburbs-in-tas
  3. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/executive-lifestyle/house-prices-soar-amid-recovery/story-e6frg9zo-1225824241574
  4. Wright, George Newenham (1836). A new and comprehensive gazetteer, Volume 3. T. Kelly.
  5. Murray, C. R., 'Murray, Robert William (1777–1850)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/murray-robert-william-2497/text3367. Retrieved 10 September 2012.