Orford
TAS 7190 · Glamorgan-Spring Bay
685 (2021) → 714 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Orford is a moderate growth suburb in Glamorgan-Spring Bay, TAS 7190, about 56km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Orford are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 14/100, and is right by the coast. Orford has an overall score of 34/100, 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 (2.77%), New Zealand (1.31%), Nepal (0.73%), USA (0.73%), Scotland (0.44%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.73%), Mandarin (0.58%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 918 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Orford Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 943
Nearby (within 10km)
- Triabunna District SchoolCombined · Government · 8kmICSEA 893
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Orford
How far is Orford from Hobart CBD?
Orford is about 55.9 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Orford?
Orford has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 943 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Orford?
Orford has a transport score of 14/100 and 4 bus stops.