Hayes 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 Hayes Compares
Hayes vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Hayes | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $270 -TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,105 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Hayes is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7140. It lies roughly 31 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Derwent Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Hayes has a population of 109 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,375, close to the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 9 (8.3% of residents).
Housing in Hayes includes a median weekly rent of $270, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,105, with 34 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hayes scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Hayes is part of the West Coast statistical area in Tasmania.
Hayes Details
| Postcode | 7140 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 109 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $587/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $270 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,105 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 21.9 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 34 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (8.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -42.7165405 |
| Longitude | 147.0207443 |
| Distance from Hobart | 31 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | West Coast |
| Local Government | Derwent Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 18 (16.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (11.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 21 (19.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 32 (29.4%) |
| 65+ years | 25 (22.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 21 (19.3%) |
| Asthma | 9 (8.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (6.4%) |
| Cancer | 4 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (2.8%) |
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 | 7 (20.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 10 (29.4%) |
Suburbs Near Hayes
Same Postcode (7140)
More Hayes 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.