Postcode · Area profile

7290, TAS

11 km²

7290, TAS is characterised by a somewhat younger age profile and a slightly less degree-qualified population.

📍 7290, TAS, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,429▲ +17.7%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +8.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.3%People aged 65 and over17.5%Children under 1520.6%People in a de facto relationship13.1%▲ +19.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)25.8%

Young adults (25–44)25.4%

Children (0–14)20.6%

Seniors (65+)17.5%

Youth (15–24)10.8%

Marital status

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (10%).

Married50%
Never married32%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (0%).

Australia89.4%

England3.0%

New Zealand0.5%

South Africa0.2%

Philippines0.2%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (38%) and Irish (8%).

English47.7%

Australian47.1%

Irish9.5%

Scottish9.3%

Dutch3.3%

German3.0%

Italian1.7%

Chinese0.7%

Greek0.3%

Filipino0.2%

Language

People using another language at home1.1%

Language used at home

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Cantonese (0%).

English only95.5%

Cantonese0.3%

Religion

People with no religion52.3%

Religious affiliation

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Islam (0%).

No religion55%
Christianity44%
Islam0%
Other religions0%
Buddhism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.2%

Highest year of school

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Year 10 at 40%, followed by Year 12 (39%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1038.6%

Year 1237.5%

Year 119.8%

Year 9 or below9.6%

Highest qualification level

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 54%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Certificate III / IV46.6%

Bachelor degree17.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.6%

Certificate I / II4.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.5%

Postgraduate degree2.0%

Field of qualification

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Engineering & related at 18%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related16.2%

Management & commerce15.9%

Health12.6%

Society & culture10.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services9.0%

Architecture & building7.4%

Education7.3%

Agriculture & environment4.0%

Creative arts2.3%

Information technology2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$771▲ +33.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,483▲ +30.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,888▲ +36.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.7%

Household income distribution

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99932.5%

$650–$1,49930.5%

Under $65016.8%

$3,000–$3,9998.2%

$4,000 or more4.5%

Personal income distribution

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (41%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65040.4%

$650–$1,49939.2%

$1,500–$2,99914.9%

$3,000 or more1.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.8%People with a mental health condition10.5%People needing help with daily activities5.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None60.3%

One condition21.2%

Two conditions7.9%

Three or more3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Mental health (18%).

Arthritis12.4%

Asthma10.8%

Mental health10.5%

Other condition9.7%

Diabetes5.1%

Heart disease3.6%

Cancer3.1%

Lung condition1.9%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.3%People providing unpaid care12.4%People caring for children unpaid31.0%People who served in the Defence Force3.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families14.1%People living alone25.8%▲ +15.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children57%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 4 people (16%).

2 people35.1%

1 person25.8%

4 people15.5%

3 people15.2%

5 people5.3%

6 or more2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +25.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,356▲ +4.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting19.5%Homes owned outright33.4%Separate (detached) houses84.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms75.2%▼ -7.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (20%).

Owned with a mortgage46%
Owned outright34%
Rented20%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Separate house at 84%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (12%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house84%
Townhouse / semi-detached12%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 52%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms50.8%

4 bedrooms21.5%

2 bedrooms17.8%

1 bedroom4.5%

5 or more2.9%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is $200–$349 at 47%, followed by $350–$549 (29%) and Under $200 (24%).

$200–$34945.4%

$350–$54928.6%

Under $20023.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 53%, followed by Under $1,000 (23%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79950.7%

Under $1,00022.6%

$1,800–$2,99919.6%

$3,000 or more3.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.7%▼ -19.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles38.5%

1 vehicle29.4%

3 vehicles16.9%

4 or more11.5%

No vehicle3.7%

How people get to work

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Car (driver) at 86%, followed by Worked at home (7%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)73.3%

Worked at home5.7%

Car (passenger)4.2%

Walked0.9%

Bus0.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.8%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation67.3%Employed full-time56.8%

Industries people work in

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance16.1%

Retail trade12.9%

Construction10.7%

Manufacturing7.3%

Education & training7.3%

Transport & warehousing6.0%

Public administration & safety5.4%

Accommodation & food5.2%

Professional & technical4.8%

Other services4.4%

Occupations people work in

In 7290, TAS, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Technicians & trades17.4%

Professionals14.9%

Clerical & administrative14.2%

Community & personal service11.5%

Sales workers10.7%

Labourers10.2%

Managers9.7%

Machinery operators & drivers9.0%

Nearby areas

7291, TAS 7250, TAS 7301, TAS 7249, TAS 7248, TAS 7292, TAS 7277, TAS 7258, TAS

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