Moving to Rokeby TAS 7019
What the official numbers say about living in Rokeby — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $330 a week, against a median household income of $1,279 a week.
About 61% of homes are owner-occupied and 38% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Rokeby grew 33% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,157 → 4,211 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Nepal, England; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Mandarin, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Rokeby scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Hobart Transit Centre, 9.2 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Bellerive Ferry Terminal, 6.1 km west.
Nearest airport: Hobart Airport, 9 km north-east.
The Hobart CBD is roughly 9 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 15 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Rokeby profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Rokeby Primary School 450 m · Emmanuel Christian School 750 m · Bayview Secondary College 800 m · John Paul II Catholic Primary School 950 m · Clarendon Vale Primary School 1.1 km · Howrah Primary School Kindergarten 2.9 km · Howrah Primary School 3 km · Lauderdale Primary School 3.7 km
Groceries: Rokeby IGA 300 m · Coles 950 m · Woolworths 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Banyalla Play Park 50 m · Neilson Park 250 m · Hookey Street Park 300 m · Hookey Park 450 m · Morrisby Play Park 500 m · Clarendon Vale Community Park 900 m · Percy Park 1000 m · Glebe Hill Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Rokeby, most often seen first: Common Starling · Eurasian Blackbird · Southern Masked Lapwing · House Sparrow · Australian Pied Oystercatcher · Kelp Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Rokeby, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby here | 4,211 | — | 1/10 | 11% |
| Clarendon Vale | 1,635 | — | 1/10 | 18% |
| Oakdowns | 1,897 | — | 6/10 | 3% |
| Howrah | 9,545 | — | 7/10 | 22% |
| Tranmere | 2,218 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Acton Park | 2,293 | — | 10/10 | 20% |
| Mornington | 2,469 | — | 2/10 | 24% |
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 Rokeby profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $330 a week, and about 38% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 33% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,157 people to 4,211. It sits about 9 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: Rokeby vs Oakdowns · Rokeby vs Howrah.
Nearby guides: Clarendon Vale · Oakdowns · Howrah · Tranmere · Acton Park · Mornington.
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