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Austins Ferry Postcode
Tasmania
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Austins Ferry Compares
Austins Ferry vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Austins Ferry | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $364 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,500 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ≈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.
Austins Ferry is a locality 15 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7011. It falls within the Hobart region. The local government area is Glenorchy.
According to the 2021 Census, Austins Ferry has a population of 2,395 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,625, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. The Indigenous population is 138 (5.8% of residents).
Housing in Austins Ferry includes a median weekly rent of $364, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,500, with 907 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Austins Ferry scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Austins Ferry is served by St Virgil's College.
Austins Ferry is part of the Hobart - North West statistical area in Tasmania.
Austins Ferry Details
| Postcode | 7011 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,395 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $364 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1123/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 907 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 138 (5.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -42.766389 |
| Longitude | 147.243333 |
| Distance from Hobart | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart - North West |
| Local Government | Glenorchy |
| Federal Electorate | Clark |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 402 (16.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 303 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 657 (27.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 623 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 407 (17.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 274 (11.4%) |
| Asthma | 244 (10.2%) |
| Diabetes | 145 (6.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 100 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 80 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 56 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 31 (3.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 293 (32.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 349 (38.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 225 (25.1%) |
Schools in Austins Ferry
Suburbs Near Austins Ferry
Same Postcode (7011)
More Austins Ferry Data
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.