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Tasmania · Postcode 7020
Clifton Beach postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 20 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Clifton Beach 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 Clifton Beach ranks: household income is in the top 10% of TAS suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in TAS; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Clifton Beach vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Clifton Beach | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,426 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $445 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,625 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% -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.
Clifton Beach is a locality 20 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7020. It falls within the Hobart region. The local government area is Clarence.
According to the 2021 Census, Clifton Beach has a population of 618 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $2,426, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 23 (3.7% of residents).
Housing in Clifton Beach includes a median weekly rent of $445, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,625, with 199 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clifton Beach scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Clifton Beach is part of the Hobart - North East statistical area in Tasmania.
Clifton Beach details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7020 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 618 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,426/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,048/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $445 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,625 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 7.4 km² |
| Population Density | 84/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 199 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 23 (3.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -42.989444 |
| Longitude | 147.521667 |
| Distance from Hobart | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart - North East |
| Local Government | Clarence |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
| State Electorate | Franklin (Rumney) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 126 (20.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 76 (12.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 131 (21.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 214 (34.6%) |
| 65+ years | 69 (11.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 52 (8.4%) |
| Asthma | 49 (7.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 17 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 14 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (1.6%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.6%) |
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 | 37 (17.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 95 (45.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 76 (36.5%) |
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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.