Otago, TAS 7017 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Otago is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7017, home to 596 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Southern Midlands local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 18 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$455 /wk
Population596
Median age51
Area6.4 km²
To CBD18 km
LGAClarence

Demographics

Population
596
Median age
51 years
Median household income
$1,937 /week
Median personal income
$833 /week
Median family income
$2,172 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Clarence
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$455 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,842
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Goodwood Primary School Primary · Government
  • Tasmanian Eschool (Distance Education Tasmania) Combined · Government
  • Montrose Bay High School Secondary · Government
  • Windermere Primary School Primary · Government
  • Cosgrove High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Otago Bay Rd at Lagoon Rd bus · 347 m
  • Otago Bay Rd at Derwentlaken Rd bus · 372 m
  • 58 Otago Bay Rd bus · 391 m
  • 55 Otago Bay Rd bus · 413 m
  • Otago Bay Rd opp Conrad Dr bus · 514 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 28 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 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), 19.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 245 resolvable premises in Otago. 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: 100.0%

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 Otago?

Otago (TAS 7017) had 596 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Clarence local government area.

What is the median rent in Otago?

The median advertised rent in Otago is $455/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Otago?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Otago covering government sectors. Nearest include: Goodwood Primary School (3 km), Tasmanian Eschool (Distance Education Tasmania) (3 km), Montrose Bay High School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Otago?

Otago is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Otago?

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 Otago?

In Otago, 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 (19 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Otago?

12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Otago centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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