Granton 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 Granton Compares
Granton vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Granton | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,100 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $330 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,671 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 40 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -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.
Granton is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7030. It lies roughly 17 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Glenorchy.
According to the 2021 Census, Granton has a population of 1,903 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,100, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 57 (3.0% of residents).
Housing in Granton includes a median weekly rent of $330, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,671, with 660 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Granton scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Granton is part of the Central Highlands (Tas.) statistical area in Tasmania.
Granton Details
| Postcode | 7030 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,903 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,100/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $872/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $330 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,671 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 25.4 km² |
| Population Density | 75/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 660 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 57 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -42.751667 |
| Longitude | 147.228056 |
| Distance from Hobart | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Central Highlands (Tas.) |
| Local Government | Glenorchy |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 202 (10.6%) |
| Asthma | 163 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 70 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 66 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 64 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 28 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.2%) |
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%) |
Suburbs Near Granton
Same Postcode (7030)
More Granton 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.