Bagdad
TAS 7030 • Rest of TAS
About Bagdad
Bagdad is a small commuter town situated 37 kilometres north of Hobart, in the Southern Midlands Council area of Tasmania. The town sits in a fertile valley between Brighton and the Southern Midlands, historically known as a rest stop on the road north from Hobart. At the 2021 census, the locality recorded a population of approximately 1,482 residents, many of whom commute to Hobart or the Brighton area for work. The landscape is defined by orchard country, mixed farming, and the gentle hills of the Southern Midlands.
Bagdad offers a quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to Hobart via the Midland Highway, making it popular with families and workers seeking affordable property within commuting distance of the capital. The nearby Brighton area provides shopping, schooling, and services. The town has a community club and local sporting facilities, and the broader Southern Midlands countryside is ideal for those who enjoy farming, gardening, or outdoor pursuits. Property prices here are significantly lower than in Hobart's suburbs.
Bagdad falls under postcode 7030 and is governed by Southern Midlands Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Prosser) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- X10,100 — Hobart CBD via Brighton ~50 min
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ The Midland Highway (A1) is the main route; Metro Tasmania bus services connect Bagdad to Hobart.
Bagdad is a small rural town; most amenities require a short drive to Brighton or Hobart.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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School Road
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Patrick Street
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15 Bowden Drive
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Paice St
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27 Downie Street
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15 Bowden Drive
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15 Bowden Drive
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55 Eddington St
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17 Cobbs Hill Road
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Tottenham Road
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2 Lamprill Circle
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4 Tottenham Rd
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2 Lamprill Circle
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Old Huntinground Road
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Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 32
- 2. New Zealand 9
- 3. Ireland 5
- 4. Malaysia 5
- 5. Germany 4
- 6. Poland 4
- 7. Zimbabwe 4
- 8. United States 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)