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York Plains

TAS 7120 • Tasmania

69
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
99.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricPeacefulPastoral
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About York Plains

York Plains is a small rural locality and hamlet in the Southern Midlands Council area of Tasmania, situated approximately 10 kilometres north-east of Oatlands and around 84 kilometres north of Hobart. Covering nearly 100 square kilometres of open pastoral land, the locality is set in Tasmania's historic Midlands region, which was one of the earliest settled farming districts in the colony. With a 2021 Census population of 69 residents, York Plains retains the quiet atmosphere and heritage character of a 19th-century agricultural community.

York Plains has a rich pastoral history reaching back to the earliest decades of colonial settlement, when large landholders including the Lord family established Merino stud farms and Devon cattle operations that won prizes at agricultural shows across the colony. The locality was once served by a post office and a rail siding, though it was effectively bypassed after convict road gangs rerouted the main Hobart–Launceston highway in 1836. Today the area is characterised by mixed farming and grazing on productive midlands soils. The historic town of Oatlands, with its remarkable collection of Georgian sandstone buildings and Callington Mill, provides the nearest services and is a popular heritage tourism destination, while the Midland Highway connects York Plains residents to both Hobart and Launceston.

York Plains falls under postcode 7120 and is governed by the Southern Midlands Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyons, while state elections fall under the Lyons (Prosser) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7120
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Midlands
Federal Electorate
Lyons
State Electorate
Lyons (Prosser)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-42.32°, 147.49°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
99.86 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 7120

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 7120 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,030
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,185

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 7120; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Redline Coaches / TasCar regional services — Hobart and Launceston via Midland Highway Limited services via Oatlands; approx. 1 hr 30 min to Hobart

Commute to Hobart CBD

Distance
84 km
By Train
No rail service in Tasmania; coach services from Oatlands to Hobart
By Car (Peak)
55 min – 1 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 min – 1 hr

🛣️ Midland Highway (A1) is the primary route north to Launceston (approx. 115 km) and south to Hobart

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; Oatlands (10 km) provides the nearest services and amenities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
69
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is York Plains known for? +

York Plains is known for its rich colonial pastoral heritage, with large Merino stud farms established in the early 19th century by landholders such as the Lord family. The locality was also once served by a post office and rail siding, though it was bypassed when the main Midland Highway was rerouted in 1836.

How far is York Plains from Hobart? +

York Plains is approximately 84 kilometres north of Hobart, a drive of around 55 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes via the Midland Highway through Oatlands.

Does York Plains have public transport? +

There is no passenger rail in Tasmania. Redline Coaches and regional services pass through the Oatlands area on the Midland Highway, offering limited connections to Hobart and Launceston, but a private vehicle is the most practical option for York Plains residents.

What is the population of York Plains? +

According to the 2021 Census, York Plains has a population of 69 residents, making it a small but established rural community in the Southern Midlands Council area.

Is York Plains a good place to live? +

York Plains suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in Tasmania's scenic Midlands, with affordable property and wide open pastoral landscapes. Residents are close to the heritage township of Oatlands and within comfortable driving distance of both Hobart and Launceston.

What is the postcode for York Plains? +

The postcode for York Plains is 7120, shared with Oatlands and several other Southern Midlands localities including Andover and Antill Ponds.