Oakdowns, TAS 7019 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Oakdowns is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7019, home to 1,897 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Clarence local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 9 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$400 /wk
Population1,897
Median age33
Area0.77 km²
To CBD9 km
LGAClarence

Demographics

Population
1,897
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$1,778 /week
Median personal income
$959 /week
Median family income
$2,084 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Clarence
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$400 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Bayview Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Clarendon Vale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Rokeby Primary School Primary · Government
  • Lauderdale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Howrah Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 43 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Oakdowns Pde before Cavenor Dr bus · 123 m
  • Cavenor Dr before Hannah St bus · 149 m
  • Oakdowns Pde after Cavenor Dr bus · 161 m
  • Cavenor Dr after Hannah St bus · 164 m
  • Horsham Rd before Woodleigh Dr bus · 355 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 7 restaurants
  • 22 parks and reserves
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 17 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 8.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 50.7% of the 1,009 resolvable premises in Oakdowns. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 50.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 49.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,513 across the Clarence LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,200 other offences, 579 violent offences, 178 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Clarence — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Oakdowns?

Oakdowns (TAS 7019) had 1,897 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Clarence local government area.

What is the median rent in Oakdowns?

The median advertised rent in Oakdowns is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Oakdowns?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Oakdowns covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bayview Secondary College (0.9 km), Clarendon Vale Primary School (1.7 km), Rokeby Primary School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Oakdowns?

Oakdowns is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Oakdowns?

Across Clarence LGA, 3,513 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (2,200), violent (579), vehicle theft (178). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Oakdowns?

In Oakdowns, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (8.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Oakdowns?

43 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Oakdowns centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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