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Tasmania · Postcode 7276
Gravelly Beach postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 181 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Gravelly Beach 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.
Detailed comparison table
Gravelly Beach vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Gravelly Beach | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,380 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $235 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,221 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% -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.
Gravelly Beach is a locality 181 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7276. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is West Tamar.
According to the 2021 Census, Gravelly Beach has a population of 641 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,380, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 12 (1.9% of residents).
Housing in Gravelly Beach includes a median weekly rent of $235, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,221, with 248 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gravelly Beach scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Gravelly Beach is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
Gravelly Beach details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7276 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 641 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,380/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $689/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $235 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,221 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 6.0 km² |
| Population Density | 107/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 248 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.2790163 |
| Longitude | 146.9660668 |
| Distance from Hobart | 181 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | West Tamar |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
| State Electorate | Bass (Rosevears) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 95 (14.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 84 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 134 (20.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 204 (31.8%) |
| 65+ years | 126 (19.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 80 (12.5%) |
| Asthma | 62 (9.7%) |
| Diabetes | 29 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 27 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 21 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 17 (2.7%) |
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 | 66 (28.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 91 (38.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 79 (33.5%) |
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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.