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Tasmania · Postcode 7253
George Town postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 202 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
George 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.
Where George Town ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of TAS suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
George Town vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | George Town | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $901 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $913 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 13.0% +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.
George Town is a locality 202 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7253. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is George Town.
According to the 2021 Census, George Town has a population of 4,536 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $901, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 13.0%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 275 (6.1% of residents).
Housing in George Town includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $913, with 1,900 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, George Town scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in George Town include Port Dalrymple School, South George Town Primary School and Star of the Sea Catholic College.
George Town is part of the North East statistical area in Tasmania.
George Town details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7253 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,536 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $901/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $483/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $913 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 104.7 km² |
| Population Density | 43/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,900 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 275 (6.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.1062504 |
| Longitude | 146.8270951 |
| Distance from Hobart | 202 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | North East |
| Local Government | George Town |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
| State Electorate | Bass (Windermere) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 812 (17.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 497 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 947 (20.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,187 (26.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,108 (24.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 785 (17.3%) |
| Asthma | 570 (12.6%) |
| Diabetes | 362 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 254 (5.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 219 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 172 (3.8%) |
| Dementia | 27 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 168 (9.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 753 (40.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 586 (31.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 351 (18.9%) |
Schools in George Town
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in George Town. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near George Town
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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.