Otago
TAS 7017 · Clarence
596 (2021) → 626 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Otago is a moderate growth suburb in Clarence, TAS 7017, about 9km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Otago are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 40/100, and is right by the coast. Otago has an overall score of 46/100, 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 (3.69%), Germany (1.34%), Italy (1.34%), New Zealand (1.34%), Malaysia (1.01%)
Top languages: Greek (2.68%), Italian (1.17%), Mandarin (0.84%), Japan (0.67%), Cantonese (0.5%)
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 987 (below 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)
- Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 887
- Montrose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 897
- Windermere Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 918
- Indie School - GlenorchySecondary · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 946
- Moonah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 930
- Cosgrove High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 864
- Risdon Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 883
- Claremont CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 909
- Rosetta Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 970
- Glenorchy Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 907
- Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 990
- Guilford Young CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1020
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Otago
How far is Otago from Hobart CBD?
Otago is about 9.3 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Otago?
Otago has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Otago?
Otago has a transport score of 40/100 and 11 bus stops.