Southern Midlands Council
Otago
Otago at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
596
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Otago.
Otago (7017) sits in the Southern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Otago has roughly 596 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Otago scores 0/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Otago's population at 596, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
596
Median age
51
Family households
85%
Lone person
11%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$455/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
596
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
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 Otago.
Local schools for Otago
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Windermere Primary School
Montrose Bay High School
Claremont College
© 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 Otago.
- What is the Otago postcode?
- Otago is in the 7017 postcode, in TAS, in the Southern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Otago?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $455.
- What schools are in Otago?
- There are 20 schools serving Otago on this page, including OneSchool Global Tas, Windermere Primary School, Montrose Bay High School.
- How walkable is Otago?
- Otago has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Otago?
- Otago is close to Dowsing Point, Berriedale, Goodwood, Claremont, Elwick.
- What is the population of Otago?
- Otago has approximately 596 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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