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Beaconsfield 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 Beaconsfield Compares
Beaconsfield vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Beaconsfield | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $934 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $230 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $953 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.5% +TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% |
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.
Beaconsfield is a locality 192 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7270. It falls within the West and North West region. The local government area is West Tamar.
According to the 2021 Census, Beaconsfield has a population of 1,362 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $934, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 86 (6.3% of residents).
Housing in Beaconsfield includes a median weekly rent of $230, median monthly mortgage repayment of $953, with 581 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Beaconsfield scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Beaconsfield is served by Beaconsfield Primary School.
Beaconsfield is part of the Devonport statistical area in Tasmania.
Beaconsfield Details
| Postcode | 7270 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,362 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $934/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $518/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $230 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $953 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 87.7 km² |
| Population Density | 16/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 581 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 86 (6.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.1933695 |
| Longitude | 146.8235907 |
| Distance from Hobart | 192 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Devonport |
| Local Government | West Tamar |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 238 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 136 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 294 (21.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 397 (29.1%) |
| 65+ years | 294 (21.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 224 (16.4%) |
| Asthma | 142 (10.4%) |
| Diabetes | 95 (7.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 78 (5.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 60 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 47 (3.5%) |
| Dementia | 13 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 30 (5.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 175 (32.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 178 (33.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 156 (28.9%) |
Schools in Beaconsfield
Suburbs Near Beaconsfield
Same Postcode (7270)
More Beaconsfield 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.