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Tasmania · Postcode 7304
Elizabeth Town postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 171 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Elizabeth Town 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
Elizabeth Town vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Elizabeth Town | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,187 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,200 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% +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.
Elizabeth Town is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7304. It lies roughly 171 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Meander Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Elizabeth Town has a population of 299 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,187, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 19 (6.4% of residents).
Housing in Elizabeth Town includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,200, with 126 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below 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, Elizabeth Town scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Elizabeth Town is part of the Devonport statistical area in Tasmania.
Elizabeth Town details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7304 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 299 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,187/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 51.3 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 126 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 19 (6.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.45 |
| Longitude | 146.566667 |
| Distance from Hobart | 171 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Devonport |
| Local Government | Meander Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
| State Electorate | Lyons (Montgomery) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 43 (14.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 37 (12.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 42 (14.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 109 (36.5%) |
| 65+ years | 57 (19.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 46 (15.4%) |
| Asthma | 34 (11.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 24 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (5.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 13 (4.3%) |
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 | 29 (24.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 49 (41.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 41 (34.5%) |
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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.