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Glen Huon 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 Glen Huon Compares
Glen Huon vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Glen Huon | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,446 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $255 -TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 40 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈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.
Glen Huon is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7109. It lies roughly 34 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Huon Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Glen Huon has a population of 742 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,446, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 48 (6.5% of residents).
Housing in Glen Huon includes a median weekly rent of $255, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 260 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Glen Huon scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Glen Huon is served by Glen Huon Primary School.
Glen Huon is part of the Huon - Bruny Island statistical area in Tasmania.
Glen Huon Details
| Postcode | 7109 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 742 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,446/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $693/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $255 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 62.0 km² |
| Population Density | 12/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 260 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 48 (6.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -43.0304635 |
| Longitude | 146.9602054 |
| Distance from Hobart | 34 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 | 180 (24.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 67 (9.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 187 (25.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 198 (26.7%) |
| 65+ years | 114 (15.4%) |
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 | 79 (10.6%) |
| Asthma | 61 (8.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 31 (4.2%) |
| Diabetes | 24 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 18 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (1.2%) |
| 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 | 7 (2.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 68 (26.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 104 (40.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 75 (29.5%) |
Schools in Glen Huon
Suburbs Near Glen Huon
Same Postcode (7109)
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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.