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Gardners Bay 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 Gardners Bay Compares
Gardners Bay vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Gardners Bay | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,051 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $243 -TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.6% +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.
Gardners Bay is a locality 37 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7112. It falls within the South East region. The local government area is Huon Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Gardners Bay has a population of 346 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,051, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 40 (11.6% of residents).
Housing in Gardners Bay includes a median weekly rent of $243, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 143 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gardners Bay scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Gardners Bay is part of the Huon - Bruny Island statistical area in Tasmania.
Gardners Bay Details
| Postcode | 7112 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 346 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,051/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $541/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $243 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 19.7 km² |
| Population Density | 18/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 143 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 40 (11.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -43.1834006 |
| Longitude | 147.1426536 |
| Distance from Hobart | 37 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Huon - Bruny Island |
| Local Government | Huon Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 60 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 29 (8.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 71 (20.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 87 (25.1%) |
| 65+ years | 85 (24.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 48 (13.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (6.1%) |
| Asthma | 19 (5.5%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 9 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.9%) |
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 | 47 (33.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 50 (35.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 44 (31.2%) |
Suburbs Near Gardners Bay
Same Postcode (7112)
More Gardners Bay 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.