Granton Postcode
Tasmania
Granton is a suburb in Tasmania, situated around 17 kilometres from Hobart. The postcode for Granton is 7030, and the telephone area code is 03.
According to the 2021 Census, Granton has a population of 1,903 (971 males, 935 females). The median age is 40 years.
The median weekly household income in Granton is $2,100, with a median personal income of $872 per week.
The median weekly rent is $330 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,671.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (21), Other countries (17), and New Zealand (13).
92.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Granton shows 1,049 people employed (625 full-time, 381 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (132), professionals (111), and managers (90).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Granton has an IRSAD score of 993 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Granton covers an area of 25.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 75 persons per km².
Statistically, Granton sits within the Central Highlands (Tas.) area, part of the broader South East region. It falls under the Northern Midlands local government area.
The federal electorate for Granton is Lyons (Rural).
Granton Details
| Postcode | 7030 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,903 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,100/week |
| Median Personal Income | $872/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $330 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,671 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 25.4 km² |
| Population Density | 75/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 660 |
| Completed Year 12 | 31.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 57 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -42.7517 |
| Longitude | 147.2281 |
| Distance from Hobart | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Central Highlands (Tas.) |
| Local Government | Northern Midlands |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 352 (18.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 231 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 487 (25.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 558 (29.3%) |
| 65+ years | 275 (14.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 199 (10.4%) |
| Arthritis | 78 (4.1%) |
| Asthma | 78 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 55 (2.9%) |
| Diabetes | 45 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 27 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 20 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (0.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 149 (22.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 233 (35.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 275 (41.5%) |