Tasmania · Postcode 7291
Carrick postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 150 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Carrick 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 Carrick ranks: household income is in the top 25% of TAS suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Carrick vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Carrick | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,701 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $278 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% -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.
Carrick is a locality 150 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7291. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is Meander Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Carrick has a population of 721 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,701, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 23 (3.2% of residents).
Housing in Carrick includes a median weekly rent of $278, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 271 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Carrick scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Carrick is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
Carrick details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7291 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 721 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,701/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $783/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $278 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 59.5 km² |
| Population Density | 12/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 271 |
| Australian Citizens | 96.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 23 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -41.5489842 |
| Longitude | 147.0184513 |
| Distance from Hobart | 150 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | Meander Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
| State Electorate | Lyons (McIntyre) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 153 (21.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 74 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 189 (26.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 198 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 121 (16.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 86 (11.9%) |
| Asthma | 65 (9.0%) |
| Diabetes | 37 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 31 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 25 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (2.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (1.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 46 (17.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 107 (40.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 107 (40.7%) |
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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.