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Tasmania · Postcode 7010
Glenorchy postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 7 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Glenorchy 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 Glenorchy ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Glenorchy vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Glenorchy | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,143 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $320 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.8% +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.
Glenorchy (7010) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 7 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Hobart - North West statistical area. It is administered by Glenorchy.
According to the 2021 Census, Glenorchy has a population of 12,013 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,143, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 727 (6.1% of residents).
Housing in Glenorchy includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 4,841 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 45.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Glenorchy scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Glenorchy area, including Dominic College, Guilford Young College, Cosgrove High School and others.
Glenorchy is part of the Hobart - North West statistical area in Tasmania.
Glenorchy details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7010 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 12,013 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,143/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $616/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 10.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1158/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,841 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 727 (6.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -42.833056 |
| Longitude | 147.275833 |
| Distance from Hobart | 7 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart - North West |
| Local Government | Glenorchy |
| Federal Electorate | Clark |
| State Electorate | Clark (Elwick) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,835 (15.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,325 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,094 (34.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,530 (21.1%) |
| 65+ years | 2,227 (18.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,485 (12.4%) |
| Asthma | 1,037 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 745 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 573 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 364 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 331 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 160 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 653 (13.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,943 (41.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,405 (29.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 726 (15.4%) |
Schools in Glenorchy
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Glenorchy. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Glenorchy
Same Postcode (7010)
More Glenorchy 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.