Tasmania · Postcode 7252
Dilston postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 176 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Dilston 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 Dilston ranks: household income is in the top 25% of TAS suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Dilston vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Dilston | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,795 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,603 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% -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.
Dilston is a locality 176 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7252. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is Launceston.
According to the 2021 Census, Dilston has a population of 558 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,795, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 25 (4.5% of residents).
Housing in Dilston includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,603, with 206 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dilston scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Dilston is part of the North East statistical area in Tasmania.
Dilston details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7252 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 558 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,795/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $783/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,603 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 41.3 km² |
| Population Density | 14/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 206 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 25 (4.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -41.3154487 |
| Longitude | 147.0515242 |
| Distance from Hobart | 176 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | North East |
| Local Government | Launceston |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
| State Electorate | Bass (Windermere) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 95 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 49 (8.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 124 (22.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 168 (30.1%) |
| 65+ years | 124 (22.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 61 (10.9%) |
| Arthritis | 60 (10.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 22 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 22 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 19 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.7%) |
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 | 44 (21.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 77 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 82 (40.4%) |
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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.