Woodsdale
TAS 7120 • Tasmania
About Woodsdale
Woodsdale is a small rural locality in south-east Tasmania, located approximately 32 kilometres south-east of Oatlands in the Southern Midlands local government area. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 84 residents spread across roughly 95 square kilometres of pastoral midlands country. Woodsdale sits within the broader Southern Midlands region, an area with deep agricultural roots and a strong tradition of wool and grain farming, with remnants of 19th-century rural architecture adding to its heritage character.
The landscape around Woodsdale is defined by open farmland, scattered grazing properties, and the quiet lanes typical of Tasmania's rural south-east. The locality also falls partly within the Glamorgan-Spring Bay council area, sitting near the boundary between the island's agricultural heartland and its east coast tourism corridor. The town of Oatlands, with its famous collection of Georgian convict-built sandstone buildings, is the nearest service centre, while Hobart is approximately 85 kilometres to the south-west. Residents lead a self-sufficient rural lifestyle, with a private vehicle essential for all daily needs.
Woodsdale falls under postcode 7120 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Prosser) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Oatlands / Hobart Approx. 40-90 min
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Car is the only practical option; accessible via the Midland Highway; Oatlands is the nearest town for basic services
A car is essential for all errands; there are no local shops or services within walking distance in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1315 Woodsdale Road
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Church Street