Postcode · Area profile

7112, TAS

179 km²

7112, TAS has modest household incomes, a somewhat older age profile and a slightly more educated population.

📍 7112, TAS, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,496▲ +24.3%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▲ +6.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population13.7%People aged 65 and over25.8%Children under 1517.4%People in a de facto relationship15.2%▲ +8.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)28.0%

Seniors (65+)25.8%

Young adults (25–44)19.1%

Children (0–14)17.4%

Youth (15–24)9.7%

Marital status

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (14%).

Married42%
Never married35%
Divorced14%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (9%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia75.5%

England7.6%

New Zealand1.7%

South Africa0.3%

Italy0.3%

Philippines0.2%

India0.1%

China0.1%

Ancestry

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (29%) and Irish (14%).

English46.2%

Australian34.6%

Irish16.5%

Scottish12.1%

German5.1%

Dutch2.8%

Italian1.0%

Chinese0.3%

Indian0.3%

Greek0.3%

Language

People using another language at home4.2%

Language used at home

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Arabic (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only89.5%

Arabic0.5%

Mandarin0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Greek0.1%

Italian0.1%

Religion

People with no religion55.8%

Religious affiliation

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (37%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion61%
Christianity37%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1249.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher23.5%

Highest year of school

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Year 12 at 54%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1249.9%

Year 1026.6%

Year 9 or below8.3%

Year 117.7%

Highest qualification level

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 34%, followed by Bachelor degree (31%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV28.2%

Bachelor degree25.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.1%

Postgraduate degree8.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.1%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Field of qualification

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Society & culture at 16%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Engineering & related (14%).

Society & culture13.1%

Management & commerce12.4%

Engineering & related11.5%

Education9.9%

Health9.5%

Creative arts7.8%

Architecture & building6.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.2%

Agriculture & environment4.1%

Natural & physical sciences3.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$524▲ +34.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,016▲ +37.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,271▲ +40.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.9%

Household income distribution

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

$650–$1,49938.1%

Under $65027.1%

$1,500–$2,99920.9%

$3,000–$3,9994.5%

$4,000 or more3.4%

Personal income distribution

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Under $650 at 59%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65055.2%

$650–$1,49927.4%

$1,500–$2,9999.0%

$3,000 or more1.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.7%People with a mental health condition12.6%People needing help with daily activities6.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (9%).

None56.0%

One condition23.0%

Two conditions8.4%

Three or more4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis14.4%

Mental health12.6%

Other condition9.8%

Asthma8.0%

Heart disease5.9%

Diabetes4.9%

Cancer3.7%

Lung condition2.4%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.6%People providing unpaid care13.1%People caring for children unpaid24.8%People who served in the Defence Force4.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families19.4%People living alone30.8%▲ +10.7%since 2011

Family composition

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (19%).

Couples with children45%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families19%
Other families1%

Household size

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people38.0%

1 person30.8%

3 people13.9%

4 people9.8%

5 people3.9%

6 or more3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$285▲ +50.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,215▲ +21.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting17.9%Homes owned outright47.2%Separate (detached) houses96.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms66.5%▲ +1.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (18%).

Owned outright48%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Rented18%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house97%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms47.7%

2 bedrooms22.9%

4 bedrooms15.1%

1 bedroom7.1%

5 or more3.7%

Studio / none1.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is $200–$349 at 52%, followed by $350–$549 (27%) and Under $200 (21%).

$200–$34947.0%

$350–$54924.1%

Under $20019.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (15%).

$1,000–$1,79939.6%

Under $1,00035.9%

$1,800–$2,99913.5%

$3,000 or more3.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.8%▼ -20.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

2 vehicles38.2%

1 vehicle36.5%

3 vehicles11.0%

4 or more8.9%

No vehicle4.8%

How people get to work

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)58.6%

Worked at home17.4%

Walked4.2%

Car (passenger)4.2%

Bus0.7%

Bicycle0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.1%Recent arrivals from overseas3.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.3%Labour-force participation47.1%Employed full-time46.1%

Industries people work in

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance14.4%

Education & training10.8%

Construction9.7%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing9.2%

Retail trade9.0%

Accommodation & food6.8%

Manufacturing6.5%

Public administration & safety6.0%

Professional & technical5.8%

Other services3.6%

Occupations people work in

In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Professionals at 22%, followed by Managers (17%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Professionals21.4%

Managers16.4%

Technicians & trades14.9%

Community & personal service11.7%

Labourers11.1%

Clerical & administrative9.4%

Sales workers7.2%

Machinery operators & drivers5.0%

Areas within 7112, TAS

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Nearby areas

7162, TAS 7155, TAS 7163, TAS 7113, TAS 7117, TAS 7055, TAS 7052, TAS 7050, TAS

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