Oatlands at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
1,892
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Oatlands.
The postcode for Oatlands is 7120 (TAS).
Oatlands (7120) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Oatlands has roughly 1,892 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Oatlands scores 14/100 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oatlands's population at 1,892, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,892
Median age
52
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$188/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,892
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Oatlands.
Local schools for Oatlands
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Government School Catchment
Oatlands District High School
Kempton Primary School
Bothwell District High School
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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 Oatlands.
- What is the Oatlands postcode?
- Oatlands is in the 7120 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- Where is Oatlands?
- Oatlands is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7120, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Oatlands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $188, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Oatlands?
- There are 4 schools serving Oatlands on this page, including Oatlands District High School, Kempton Primary School, Bothwell District High School.
- How walkable is Oatlands?
- Oatlands has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Oatlands?
- Oatlands is close to York Plains, Parattah, Jericho, Antill Ponds, Stonor.
- What is the population of Oatlands?
- The population of Oatlands is approximately 1,892 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
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