Map of Lauderdale, TAS 7021 - Census Demographics - Melway, Sydway, Brisway, Ausway, Street Smart (original) (raw)

Lauderdale is a town on the outskirts of Hobart, capital of Tasmania, Australia. The population of Lauderdale is approximately 2,388 (2006 census). It is in the local government area of City of Clarence. The town is situated on the eastern side of a thin Isthmus that connects the South Arm peninsula to the mainland. It faces Ralphs Bay, and the majority of Lauderdale's population live along Roches Beach, which faces Frederick Henry Bay.

Along with nearby Seven Mile Beach, it is a popular residential area for people working in the Hobart CBD.

Walker Corporation has plans to build a large residential 'canal estate' in Ralphs Bay in front of Lauderdale. There have been many protests against the development on ecological grounds; the development would be over sensitive mud flats and affect the habitat of migratory birds and the endangered spotted handfish. Former State Premier Paul Lennon was very much in favour of the development whilst acting as premier. He has close relations with Walker Corp. Currently it is being assessed by the RPDC. Save Ralphs Bay Inc, with widespread community support, is campaigning against the development.

Lauderdale has a primary school and childcare centre, along with a Christian church (Abundant Life Church).