Dover Postcode
Tasmania
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Dover Compares
Dover vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Dover | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $962 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $295 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,170 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 55 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% -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.
Dover is a locality 53 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7117. It falls within the South East region. The local government area is Huon Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Dover has a population of 923 with a median age of 55. The median weekly household income is $962, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 118 (12.8% of residents).
Housing in Dover includes a median weekly rent of $295, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,170, with 398 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dover scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Dover is served by Dover District School.
Dover is part of the Huon - Bruny Island statistical area in Tasmania.
Dover Details
| Postcode | 7117 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 923 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $962/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $501/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $295 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,170 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 48.3 km² |
| Population Density | 19/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 398 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 118 (12.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -43.3040071 |
| Longitude | 147.020751 |
| Distance from Hobart | 53 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Huon - Bruny Island |
| Local Government | Huon Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 106 (11.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 58 (6.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 166 (18.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 308 (33.4%) |
| 65+ years | 284 (30.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 142 (15.4%) |
| Asthma | 90 (9.8%) |
| Diabetes | 54 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 51 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 43 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 35 (3.8%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (1.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 144 (37.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 136 (35.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 100 (26.0%) |
Schools in Dover
Suburbs Near Dover
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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.