Moving to Orford TAS 7190
What the official numbers say about living in Orford — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $1,110 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Orford grew 32% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (518 → 685 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Nepal; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Orford sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 18% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Maria Island Ferry, 6.3 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Hobart Airport, 43.2 km south-west.
The Hobart CBD is roughly 58 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 4 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 1 park · 5 beaches — see them all on the Orford profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Orford Primary School 700 m
Groceries: Orford Festival IGA Supermarket 800 m
Parks and reserves: Our Park 450 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Orford, most often seen first: Australian Pied Oystercatcher · Red-capped Plover · Silver Gull · White-faced Heron · Crested Tern · Little Pied Cormorant.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Orford, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orford here | 685 | — | 4/10 | 87% |
| Triabunna | 905 | — | 1/10 | 47% |
| Forcett | 1,102 | — | 5/10 | 61% |
| Sorell | 3,597 | — | 3/10 | 15% |
| Carlton | 1,363 | — | 3/10 | 53% |
| Primrose Sands | 1,209 | — | 1/10 | 47% |
| Dodges Ferry | 2,646 | — | 4/10 | 60% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Glamorgan-Spring Bay — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lyons — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 7190 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Orford profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week.
The population grew 32% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 518 people to 685. It sits about 58 km from the Hobart CBD in a straight line. Local government is Glamorgan-Spring Bay council, and the federal seat is Lyons.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Orford vs Triabunna.
Nearby guides: Triabunna · Forcett · Sorell · Carlton · Primrose Sands · Dodges Ferry.
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