Hadspen 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 Hadspen Compares
Hadspen vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Hadspen | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,483 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,356 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% -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.
Hadspen is a locality 154 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7290. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is Meander Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Hadspen has a population of 2,429 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,483, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 80 (3.3% of residents).
Housing in Hadspen includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,356, with 951 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hadspen scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Hadspen is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
Hadspen Details
| Postcode | 7290 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,429 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,483/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $771/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,356 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 10.7 km² |
| Population Density | 227/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 951 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 80 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.5100237 |
| Longitude | 147.0610516 |
| Distance from Hobart | 154 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | Meander Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 502 (20.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 263 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 610 (25.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 621 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 428 (17.6%) |
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 | 301 (12.4%) |
| Asthma | 262 (10.8%) |
| Diabetes | 123 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 88 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 75 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 45 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 35 (3.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 276 (29.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 362 (38.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 267 (28.4%) |
Suburbs Near Hadspen
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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.