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Tasmania · Postcode 7112
Abels Bay postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 43 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Abels Bay at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Abels Bay ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of TAS suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Abels Bay vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Abels Bay | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $766 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,010 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 60 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 12.9% +TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Abels Bay is a locality 43 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7112. It falls within the South East region. The local government area is Huon Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Abels Bay has a population of 127 with a median age of 60. The median weekly household income is $766, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 15 (11.8% of residents).
Housing in Abels Bay includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,010, with 59 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 94.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Abels Bay scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Abels Bay is part of the Huon - Bruny Island statistical area in Tasmania.
Abels Bay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7112 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 127 |
| Median Age | 60 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $766/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $444/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,010 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 5.2 km² |
| Population Density | 24/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 59 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 15 (11.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -43.2288099 |
| Longitude | 147.1053943 |
| Distance from Hobart | 43 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Huon - Bruny Island |
| Local Government | Huon Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
| State Electorate | Franklin (Huon) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (7.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (7.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 18 (14.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 40 (31.5%) |
| 65+ years | 55 (43.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 16 (12.6%) |
| Asthma | 9 (7.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (7.1%) |
| Cancer | 9 (7.1%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (4.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 26 (47.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 22 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (12.7%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.