Postcode · Area profile

7256, TAS

1,096 km²

7256, TAS is characterised by household incomes a little below the norm and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

📍 7256, TAS, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,617▲ +3.3%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▼ -2.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.2%People aged 65 and over24.6%Children under 1516.5%People in a de facto relationship18.0%▲ +24.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (25%).

Older adults (45–64)26.4%

Young adults (25–44)25.9%

Seniors (65+)24.6%

Children (0–14)16.5%

Youth (15–24)6.4%

Marital status

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (10%).

Married45%
Never married35%
Divorced10%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia76.7%

England1.7%

New Zealand1.7%

Philippines1.1%

South Africa0.7%

India0.4%

Ancestry

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (36%) and Scottish (8%).

English41.7%

Australian40.6%

Scottish9.5%

Irish9.0%

German4.3%

Dutch3.2%

Italian2.3%

Filipino1.4%

Indian0.9%

Greek0.6%

Language

People using another language at home5.8%

Language used at home

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only83.6%

Tagalog0.5%

Punjabi0.3%

Hindi0.3%

Italian0.2%

Religion

People with no religion50.4%

Religious affiliation

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion57%
Christianity40%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.0%

Highest year of school

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1239.5%

Year 1031.0%

Year 9 or below9.6%

Year 119.1%

Highest qualification level

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 49%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV35.8%

Bachelor degree15.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.3%

Postgraduate degree3.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.6%

Certificate I / II2.1%

Field of qualification

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Education (12%).

Engineering & related17.5%

Management & commerce12.6%

Education9.2%

Society & culture7.3%

Health7.0%

Agriculture & environment6.9%

Architecture & building5.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.5%

Creative arts3.0%

Natural & physical sciences1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$845▲ +35.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,330▲ +39.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,719▲ +25.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.0%

Household income distribution

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49932.5%

$1,500–$2,99929.0%

Under $65018.3%

$3,000–$3,9996.3%

$4,000 or more5.7%

Personal income distribution

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

$650–$1,49936.3%

Under $65034.9%

$1,500–$2,99913.8%

$3,000 or more3.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.8%People with a mental health condition7.9%People needing help with daily activities3.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (8%).

None57.9%

One condition18.1%

Two conditions7.3%

Three or more3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis10.4%

Mental health7.9%

Asthma6.9%

Other condition6.7%

Heart disease5.1%

Diabetes4.5%

Cancer3.8%

Lung condition2.2%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers31.5%People providing unpaid care11.9%People caring for children unpaid22.7%People who served in the Defence Force3.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.9%People living alone35.9%▲ +2.2%since 2011

Family composition

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (40%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children48%
Couples without children40%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (36%) and 3 people (11%).

2 people39.1%

1 person35.9%

3 people10.7%

4 people9.2%

5 people3.1%

6 or more0.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$190▲ +58.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,083▲ +24.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting24.7%Homes owned outright43.4%Separate (detached) houses95.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.8%▼ -1.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Rented (25%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Owned outright44%
Rented25%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house95%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 2 bedrooms (18%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms52.8%

2 bedrooms17.6%

4 bedrooms17.3%

1 bedroom6.4%

5 or more3.7%

Studio / none0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Under $200 at 54%, followed by $200–$349 (42%) and $350–$549 (4%).

Under $20050.9%

$200–$34939.8%

$350–$5493.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (13%).

Under $1,00043.3%

$1,000–$1,79937.6%

$1,800–$2,99912.7%

$3,000 or more2.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.9%▼ -40.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 38%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

1 vehicle37.6%

2 vehicles36.2%

3 vehicles14.4%

4 or more7.8%

No vehicle3.9%

How people get to work

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Walked (9%).

Car (driver)62.8%

Worked at home11.9%

Walked7.9%

Car (passenger)4.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.0%Recent arrivals from overseas14.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.1%Labour-force participation63.8%Employed full-time57.2%

Industries people work in

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 27%, followed by Manufacturing (12%) and Health care & social assistance (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing25.7%

Manufacturing11.5%

Health care & social assistance8.0%

Retail trade7.2%

Construction6.8%

Accommodation & food6.0%

Education & training5.8%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Transport & warehousing5.1%

Other services2.9%

Occupations people work in

In 7256, TAS, the largest group is Managers at 25%, followed by Labourers (23%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Managers24.6%

Labourers22.3%

Technicians & trades13.1%

Clerical & administrative9.5%

Professionals9.2%

Community & personal service7.3%

Sales workers5.5%

Machinery operators & drivers5.4%

Areas within 7256, TAS

King Island

Nearby areas

3233, VIC 3238, VIC 3234, VIC 3237, VIC 3232, VIC 3236, VIC 3243, VIC 3231, VIC

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