Oakdowns
TAS 7019 · Clarence
1,897 (2021) → 2,184 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Oakdowns is a moderate growth suburb in Clarence, TAS 7019, about 11km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Oakdowns are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 58/100, and is right by the coast. Oakdowns has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.21%), China (0.95%), New Zealand (0.74%), Philippines (0.74%), South Africa (0.69%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.21%), Greek (0.53%), Tagalog (0.53%), Hindi (0.47%), Sinhal (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1016 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bayview Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 870
- John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 961
- Emmanuel Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 972
- Rokeby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 847
- Clarendon Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 795
- Lauderdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1037
- Howrah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1059
- Southern Support SchoolCombined · Government · 5kmICSEA 962
- Clarence High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1018
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.7kmICSEA 1035
- Cambridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1047
- Warrane Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 930
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Oakdowns
How far is Oakdowns from Hobart CBD?
Oakdowns is about 10.7 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 44 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Oakdowns?
Oakdowns has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Oakdowns?
Oakdowns has a transport score of 58/100 and 12 bus stops.