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Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley Compares
Golden Valley vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Golden Valley | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $912 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $176 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -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.
Golden Valley is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7304. It lies roughly 147 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Meander Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Golden Valley has a population of 226 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $912, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.8% of residents).
Housing in Golden Valley includes a median weekly rent of $176, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 90 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Golden Valley scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Golden Valley is part of the Devonport statistical area in Tasmania.
Golden Valley Details
| Postcode | 7304 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 226 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $912/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $477/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $176 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 73.6 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 90 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.6376747 |
| Longitude | 146.7157549 |
| Distance from Hobart | 147 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Devonport |
| Local Government | Meander Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 37 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 24 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 29 (12.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 79 (35.0%) |
| 65+ years | 57 (25.2%) |
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 | 29 (12.8%) |
| Asthma | 25 (11.1%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 7 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 27 (31.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 30 (35.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 28 (32.9%) |
Suburbs Near Golden Valley
Same Postcode (7304)
More Golden Valley 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.