Clarence City Council
Oakdowns
Oakdowns at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,897
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Oakdowns.
Oakdowns (7019) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania.
Oakdowns has roughly 1,897 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Oakdowns scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oakdowns's population at 1,897, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,897
Median age
33
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
1,897
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Oakdowns.
Local schools for Oakdowns
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Government School Catchment
Bayview Secondary College
Clarendon Vale Primary School
Lauderdale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Oakdowns.
- What is the Oakdowns postcode?
- Oakdowns is in the 7019 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Oakdowns?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Oakdowns?
- There are 20 schools serving Oakdowns on this page, including John Paul II Catholic School, Bayview Secondary College, Emmanuel Christian School.
- How walkable is Oakdowns?
- Oakdowns has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Oakdowns?
- Oakdowns is close to Clarendon Vale, Rokeby, Lauderdale, Roches Beach, Acton Park.
- What is the population of Oakdowns?
- Oakdowns has approximately 1,897 residents. The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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