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Oakdowns, Tasmania

Coordinates: 42°54′1″S 147°27′27″E / 42.90028°S 147.45750°E / -42.90028; 147.45750
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Oakdowns
HobartTasmania
Oakdowns is located in Hobart
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Coordinates42°54′1″S 147°27′27″E / 42.90028°S 147.45750°E / -42.90028; 147.45750
Population1,468 (2016 census)[1]
Established1990s
Postcode(s)7019
LGA(s)City of Clarence
Federal division(s)Franklin
Suburbs around Oakdowns:
Clarendon Vale
Clarendon Vale Oakdowns Lauderdale
Rokeby

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.[2] Oakdowns has one park.[3] It is a 20-minute drive to the CBD.[4] Most houses have views of Mount wellington and Ralphs bay.[5][6]

Recreation

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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.[3] There is a bike trail that follows South Arm Highway to the city known as an intercity cycle way.[7] Near the Rokeby Village is Percy Park which is less than a kilometer away from Oakdowns.[8] There is a cricket and soccer ground[9] and games are held there.

Retail

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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.[10]

Transport

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Oakdowns is serviced by Metro routes 634, 635, X34 and X35.[11] There are numerous bus stops in Oakdowns which are:[12]

  • Horsham Road
  • Sharon Drive
  • Oakdowns Park on Oakdowns Parade
  • Oakdowns Parade

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Oakdowns (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 April 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Oakdowns (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 January 2013. Edit this at Wikidata
  3. ^ a b "Oakdowns Park". ccc.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  5. ^ "3/42 Oakdowns Parade, Oakdowns, TAS". Ray White Group Property for Sale Rent or Lease. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  6. ^ "2/27 Cavenor Drive Oakdowns Tas 7019". realestate.com.au. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  7. ^ Council, Clarence City, Multi-use Paths and Cycleways, Clarence City Council, retrieved 3 May 2016
  8. ^ "Percy Park". Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  9. ^ Andrew, Peter Caldwell & Wendy. "Tranmere - Clarence Plains Land & Coastcare Inc". members.optusnet.com.au. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  10. ^ "Hill Street Grocer, Hobart :: Our stores". hillstreetgrocer.com. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  11. ^ "Lauderdale - Oakdowns - Metro Tasmania". Metro Tasmania. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  12. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 3 May 2016.