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Binalong Bay 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 Binalong Bay Compares
Binalong Bay vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Binalong Bay | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $945 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $265 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,409 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 58 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% +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.
Binalong Bay is a locality 198 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7216. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is Break O'Day.
According to the 2021 Census, Binalong Bay has a population of 329 with a median age of 58. The median weekly household income is $945, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 15 (4.6% of residents).
Housing in Binalong Bay includes a median weekly rent of $265, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,409, with 161 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 74.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Binalong Bay scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Binalong Bay is part of the North East statistical area in Tasmania.
Binalong Bay Details
| Postcode | 7216 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 329 |
| Median Age | 58 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $945/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $498/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $265 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,409 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 44.3 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 161 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 15 (4.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.2491264 |
| Longitude | 148.2928957 |
| Distance from Hobart | 198 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | North East |
| Local Government | Break O'Day |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 31 (9.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 21 (6.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 50 (15.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 127 (38.6%) |
| 65+ years | 101 (30.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 47 (14.3%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (6.1%) |
| Asthma | 19 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 19 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 12 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (3.3%) |
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 | 54 (35.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 68 (44.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 31 (20.3%) |
Suburbs Near Binalong Bay
Same Postcode (7216)
More Binalong Bay 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.