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Downlands 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 Downlands Compares
Downlands vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Downlands | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,458 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $315 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.5% +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.
Downlands (7320) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 233 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Burnie - Ulverstone statistical area. It is administered by Burnie.
According to the 2021 Census, Downlands has a population of 237 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,458, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 14 (5.9% of residents).
Housing in Downlands includes a median weekly rent of $315, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 91 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Downlands scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Downlands is part of the Burnie - Ulverstone statistical area in Tasmania.
Downlands Details
| Postcode | 7320 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 237 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,458/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $315 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population Density | 567/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 91 |
| Australian Citizens | 96.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (5.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.0831769 |
| Longitude | 145.8889668 |
| Distance from Hobart | 233 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Burnie - Ulverstone |
| Local Government | Burnie |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 52 (21.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 31 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 69 (29.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 57 (24.1%) |
| 65+ years | 44 (18.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 31 (13.1%) |
| Arthritis | 24 (10.1%) |
| Cancer | 9 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (2.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.3%) |
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 | 30 (35.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 39 (45.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (18.8%) |
Suburbs Near Downlands
Same Postcode (7320)
More Downlands Data
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.