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Exeter 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 Exeter Compares
Exeter vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Exeter | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,216 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $295 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -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.
Exeter is a locality 179 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7275. It falls within the West and North West region. The local government area is West Tamar.
According to the 2021 Census, Exeter has a population of 759 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,216, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 20 (2.6% of residents).
Housing in Exeter includes a median weekly rent of $295, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 296 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Exeter scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Exeter include Exeter High School and Exeter Primary School.
Exeter is part of the Devonport statistical area in Tasmania.
Exeter Details
| Postcode | 7275 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 759 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,216/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $597/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $295 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 24.5 km² |
| Population Density | 31/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 296 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 20 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.299722 |
| Longitude | 146.953056 |
| Distance from Hobart | 179 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Devonport |
| Local Government | West Tamar |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 152 (20.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 85 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 154 (20.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 210 (27.7%) |
| 65+ years | 155 (20.4%) |
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)
| Asthma | 91 (12.0%) |
| Arthritis | 88 (11.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 31 (4.1%) |
| Diabetes | 27 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 23 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 22 (2.9%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 16 (5.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 81 (26.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 101 (33.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 103 (34.2%) |
Schools in Exeter
Suburbs Near Exeter
Same Postcode (7275)
More Exeter 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.