Exton 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 Exton Compares
Exton vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Exton | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,157 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ≈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.
Exton is a locality 158 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7303. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is Meander Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Exton has a population of 221 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,375, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.
Housing in Exton includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,157, with 62 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Exton scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Exton is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
Exton Details
| Postcode | 7303 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 221 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $682/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,157 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 29.4 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 62 |
| Australian Citizens | 56.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.5255409 |
| Longitude | 146.7494858 |
| Distance from Hobart | 158 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | Meander Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 19 (8.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 24 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 95 (43.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 47 (21.3%) |
| 65+ years | 40 (18.1%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 22 (10.0%) |
| Asthma | 21 (9.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.4%) |
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 | 11 (19.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 22 (39.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (41.1%) |
Suburbs Near Exton
Same Postcode (7303)
More Exton 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.