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Tasmania · Postcode 7173
Dodges Ferry postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 25 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Dodges Ferry 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.
Detailed comparison table
Dodges Ferry vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Dodges Ferry | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,412 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $340 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% -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.
Dodges Ferry is a locality 25 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7173. It falls within the Hobart region. The local government area is Sorell.
According to the 2021 Census, Dodges Ferry has a population of 2,646 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,412, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 103 (3.9% of residents).
Housing in Dodges Ferry includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 1,023 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dodges Ferry scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Dodges Ferry is served by Dodges Ferry Primary School.
Dodges Ferry is part of the Sorell - Dodges Ferry statistical area in Tasmania.
Dodges Ferry details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7173 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,646 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,412/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $775/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 6.4 km² |
| Population Density | 412/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,023 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 103 (3.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -42.8484546 |
| Longitude | 147.6320668 |
| Distance from Hobart | 25 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Sorell - Dodges Ferry |
| Local Government | Sorell |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
| State Electorate | Lyons (Prosser) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 478 (18.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 275 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 630 (23.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 795 (30.0%) |
| 65+ years | 470 (17.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 293 (11.1%) |
| Asthma | 222 (8.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 107 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 98 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 96 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 63 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 20 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 328 (32.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 391 (38.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 281 (27.5%) |
Schools in Dodges Ferry
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Dodges Ferry. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Dodges Ferry
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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.