Moving to Oakdowns TAS 7019
What the official numbers say about living in Oakdowns — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,778 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Oakdowns grew 92% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (988 → 1,897 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Greek, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Oakdowns scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (88% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Bellerive Ferry Terminal, 7.9 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Hobart Airport, 8.7 km north-east.
The Hobart CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 8 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Oakdowns profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Bayview Secondary College 1 km · John Paul II Catholic Primary School 1.1 km · Emmanuel Christian School 1.3 km · Clarendon Vale Primary School 1.8 km · Rokeby Primary School 1.8 km · Lauderdale Primary School 1.9 km · Howrah Primary School Kindergarten 4.7 km · Howrah Primary School 4.8 km
Groceries: Rokeby IGA 2 km · TCM Market 2.4 km · Coles 2.7 km · Hill Street Grocer 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Oakdowns Park 100 m · Percy Park 900 m · Hookey Park 1.4 km · Clarendon Vale Community Park 1.5 km · Hookey Street Park 1.7 km · Banyalla Play Park 1.8 km · Neilson Park 2 km · Morrisby Play Park 2.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Oakdowns, most often seen first: Common Starling · Southern Masked Lapwing · Australian Pied Oystercatcher · Tasmanian Australian Magpie · Kelp Gull · Silver Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Oakdowns, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdowns here | 1,897 | — | 6/10 | 3% |
| Clarendon Vale | 1,635 | — | 1/10 | 18% |
| Rokeby | 4,211 | — | 1/10 | 11% |
| Lauderdale | 2,592 | — | 8/10 | 12% |
| Tranmere | 2,218 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Acton Park | 2,293 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
| Howrah | 9,545 | — | 7/10 | 22% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Clarence — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Franklin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 7019 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Oakdowns profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week.
The population grew 92% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 988 people to 1,897. It sits about 11 km from the Hobart CBD in a straight line. Local government is Clarence council, and the federal seat is Franklin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Oakdowns vs Clarendon Vale · Oakdowns vs Rokeby.
Nearby guides: Clarendon Vale · Rokeby · Lauderdale · Tranmere · Acton Park · Howrah.
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