Oakdowns, Tasmania Explained

Type:suburb
Oakdowns
City:Hobart
State:Tas
Coordinates:-42.9003°N 147.4575°W
Alternative Location Map:Australia Hobart
Local Map:yes
Zoom:13
Pop:1468
Established:1990s
Postcode:7019
Lga:City of Clarence
Fedgov:Franklin
Near-E:Lauderdale
Near-Sw:Rokeby
Near-W:Clarendon Vale
Near-Nw:Clarendon Vale

Oakdowns is a suburb of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, Australia. It is within the City of Clarence and not far from Clarendon Vale. At the 2016 Australian Census Oakdowns recorded a population of 1468. Oakdowns has one park.[1] It is a 20-minute drive to the CBD.[2] Most houses have views of Mount wellington and Ralphs bay.[3] [4]

Recreation

Oakdowns Park is the only park in Oakdowns. The park has a rivulet running through it and has grounds suitable for ball games. Many people walk their dogs throughout the park and take their family to play on the play equipment. There is a bike trail that follows South Arm Highway to the city known as an intercity cycle way. Near the Rokeby Village is Percy Park which is less than a kilometer away from Oakdowns.[5] There is a cricket and soccer ground[6] and games are held there.

Retail

There are no stores in Oakdowns, however there are a range of shops including; hair dresser, take away food outlets, service station, coffee, doctors surgery, pharmacy and other various businesses on the border between Rokeby and Oakdowns on the South Arm highway.There is also a supermarket in Lauderdale for residents to shop for items that are required.[7]

Transport

Oakdowns is serviced by Metro routes 634, 635, X34 and X35.[8] There are numerous bus stops in Oakdowns which are:[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oakdowns Park. ccc.tas.gov.au. 2016-05-03.
  2. Web site: Google Maps. Google Maps. 2016-05-03.
  3. Web site: 3/42 Oakdowns Parade, Oakdowns, TAS. Ray White Group Property for Sale Rent or Lease. 2016-05-03.
  4. Web site: 2/27 Cavenor Drive Oakdowns Tas 7019. realestate.com.au. 2016-05-03.
  5. Web site: Percy Park. 2016-10-20.
  6. Web site: Tranmere - Clarence Plains Land & Coastcare Inc.. Andrew. Peter Caldwell & Wendy. members.optusnet.com.au. 2016-10-20.
  7. Web site: Hill Street Grocer, Hobart :: Our stores. hillstreetgrocer.com. 2016-05-03.
  8. Web site: Lauderdale - Oakdowns - Metro Tasmania. Metro Tasmania. en-US. 2016-05-03.
  9. Web site: Google Maps. Google Maps. 2016-05-03.