Tasmania · Postcode 7112
Cygnet postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 37 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Cygnet 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 Cygnet ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Cygnet vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Cygnet | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,041 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $285 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,280 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 46 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ≈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.
Cygnet is a locality 37 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7112. It falls within the South East region. The local government area is Huon Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Cygnet has a population of 1,742 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,041, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. The Indigenous population is 306 (17.6% of residents).
Housing in Cygnet includes a median weekly rent of $285, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,280, with 686 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cygnet scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Cygnet include St James Catholic College and Cygnet Primary School.
Cygnet is part of the Huon - Bruny Island statistical area in Tasmania.
Cygnet details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7112 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,742 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,041/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $526/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $285 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,280 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 57.0 km² |
| Population Density | 31/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 686 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 306 (17.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -43.15 |
| Longitude | 147.066667 |
| Distance from Hobart | 37 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Huon - Bruny Island |
| Local Government | Huon Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
| State Electorate | Franklin (Huon) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 323 (18.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 193 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 324 (18.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 466 (26.8%) |
| 65+ years | 431 (24.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 246 (14.1%) |
| Asthma | 137 (7.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 91 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 90 (5.2%) |
| Cancer | 57 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 42 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 17 (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 | 52 (7.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 269 (40.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 230 (34.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 117 (17.5%) |
Schools in Cygnet
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Cygnet. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Cygnet
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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.