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Oatlands

TAS 7120 · Southern Midlands

728 (2021)744 est. (2025) · Stable

29
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

728
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
4
Transport score

Oatlands is a stable suburb in Southern Midlands, TAS 7120, about 66km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Oatlands are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 4/100, and is about 49km inland. Oatlands has an overall score of 29/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

66.2 km
To Hobart CBD
48.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
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Demographics

728
Population
57
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$936
vs NSW median-49.4%
Median taxable income (individual)$46,030/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -23%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7120 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher22.7%
Born in Australia80.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse282 / 19 / 12

Top countries of birth: England (3.16%), New Zealand (1.24%), Scotland (0.82%), France (0.69%), Germany (0.69%)

Top languages: French (0.96%), Mandarin (0.41%), German (0.41%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

4

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

1
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 910 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Oatlands District High SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 914

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

4
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)175 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.7% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ↓

Top local industries

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
14.5%
Health Care & Social Assistance
12.7%
Construction
11.5%
Retail Trade
8.2%
Manufacturing
7.5%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

21.8°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
11 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
44 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (82/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (64.0 km)
Nearest vet54.6 km
Nearest airportHobart (63.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

33

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
4
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

7

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

1
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

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

77

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.37

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
18
Residential places
Average Star Rating5 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

2
Christian
Total places of worship2

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.54%
Projected population 2041793
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Oatlands

How far is Oatlands from Hobart CBD?

Oatlands is about 66.2 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 175 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Oatlands?

Oatlands has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 914 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Oatlands?

Oatlands has a transport score of 4/100 and 2 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.