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Dunalley 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 Dunalley Compares
Dunalley vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Dunalley | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,292 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $310 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,042 -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 | 7.9% +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.
Dunalley is a locality 40 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7177. It falls within the South East region. The local government area is Sorell.
According to the 2021 Census, Dunalley has a population of 333 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,292, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 32 (9.6% of residents).
Housing in Dunalley includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,042, with 132 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dunalley scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Dunalley is served by Dunalley Primary School.
Dunalley is part of the South East Coast statistical area in Tasmania.
Dunalley Details
| Postcode | 7177 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 333 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,292/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $616/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,042 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 85.3 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 132 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 32 (9.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -42.8876692 |
| Longitude | 147.8124659 |
| Distance from Hobart | 40 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | South East Coast |
| Local Government | Sorell |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 64 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 22 (6.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 69 (20.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 87 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 82 (24.6%) |
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 | 46 (13.8%) |
| Asthma | 34 (10.2%) |
| Diabetes | 24 (7.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (6.3%) |
| Cancer | 18 (5.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (2.4%) |
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 | 37 (31.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 48 (40.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 33 (28.0%) |
Schools in Dunalley
Suburbs Near Dunalley
Same Postcode (7177)
More Dunalley 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.