Oakdowns (Tas.)

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Oakdowns had an estimated resident count of 1,971 by May 2026, calculated through Districts' evaluation of ABS demographic updates and fresh address records confirmed since the Census. This represents a gain of 74 residents (3.9%) relative to the 1,897 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. The projection stems from an Districts benchmark of 1,925 residents established after analyzing the ABS ERP release from June 2025, supplemented by 42 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With these figures, the neighborhood has a density of 2,559 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of all Australian territories monitored by Districts. In the last ten years, Oakdowns has shown stable expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%, running ahead of the wider SA3 region. This upward trend was mostly driven by interstate arrivals, who made up roughly 70.0% of the population growth in recent times, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions.

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A review of aggregated statistical area data shows Oakdowns has a highly skilled workforce with solid representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of just 3.9%. As of March 2026, the employed resident population stands at 987, showing an unemployment rate 0.5% below the Greater Hobart average of 4.4%. Participation in the local labor market is high at 69.1%, compared to 63.8% across Greater Hobart. The Census noted that a low 7.4% of working residents operated from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of past pandemic lockdown conditions.

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According to the latest ATO postcode records for the 2023 financial year, residents in the suburb of Oakdowns earn higher incomes than the national median, with a median of $65,982 and an average of $70,248. This is higher than the Greater Hobart median of $54,577 and average of $65,190. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $73,207 for the median and $77,940 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census placed individual weekly earnings at the 74th percentile ($959 weekly) and household earnings at the 51st percentile. Income distribution statistics show that 46.2% of the local population (910 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - weekly bracket, compared to regionally. While housing expenses account for of local income, strong wages keep disposable income at the nd percentile, and the suburb ranks in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Oakdowns consisted of 97.8% separate houses and 2.2% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and units, compared to Hobart metro where separate houses made up 85.3% and other dwellings accounted for 14.7%. The home ownership rate in Oakdowns stood at 21.8%, trailing the Hobart metro average, with the remaining properties being purchased via a mortgage (50.5%) or rented (27.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was identical to the Hobart metro average at $1,517, whereas the median weekly rent was $400, compared to Hobart metro figures of $1,517 and $350. On a national level, mortgage outlays in Oakdowns are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rental rates exceed the national average of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 72.9%, which includes couples with children at 29.9%, couples without children at 27.8%, and single parents at 13.6%. Non-family households account for 27.1%, consisting of single-person households at 25.2% and group houses at 2.5%. The typical household size of 2.5 persons is slightly larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

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Educational profiles indicate room for improvement, as university graduation rates (22.6%) sit well below the SA4 regional average of 32.8%. Among tertiary qualification holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Technical and trade credentials are a strong point, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, split between advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (31.6%).

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Public transport analysis identifies 10 active bus stops within Oakdowns. These locations are served by 45 different routes, generating 3,029 weekly passenger journeys. Commuters enjoy strong access, with dwellings situated an average of 156 meters from the nearest stop. Because Oakdowns is mostly residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with cars remaining the dominant transit choice for 93% of residents. Dwellings average 1.4 vehicles. The 2021 Census recorded that a low 7.4% of residents worked from home, which may be influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health measures point to below-average outcomes in Oakdowns, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with common ailments slightly more elevated across both young and old demographics. However, the private health insurance rate is high, covering approximately 55% of the population (~1,084 people), compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart.

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Oakdowns has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 90.7% of the population, Australian-born individuals representing 88.6%, and 92.3% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 43.9% of residents. The most visible religious overrepresentation is Islam, which accounts for 1.1% of the population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Hobart.

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The median age of 33 years makes Oakdowns younger than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and the national average of 38 years. The 35 - 44 age bracket is highly represented at 19.2% of the population, whereas the 55 - 64 age group is small at 5.2%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 cohort has expanded from 14.4% to 19.2% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group grew from 8.1% to 9.7%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group declined from 8.6% to 5.2% and the 25 to group dropped from to . Population forecasts for show significant shifts ahead, with the to cohort projected to increase by people () from to while the to age range is expected to shrink by .

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Oakdowns currently has an estimated 191 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 98 children aged 0-2 and 66 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 25% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 214 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 204. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 18.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.