Hillcrest Postcode
Tasmania
Located in Tasmania, Hillcrest is a locality approximately 234 kilometres from Hobart. The postcode for Hillcrest is 7320, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Hillcrest has a population of 3,659 (1,766 males, 1,892 females). The median age is 35 years.
The median weekly household income in Hillcrest is $1,599, with a median personal income of $759 per week.
The median weekly rent is $319 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,602.
In terms of birthplace, 70% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (580), Other countries (133), and Malaysia (54).
51.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 44.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Hillcrest shows 1,755 people employed (1,029 full-time, 632 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
The most common occupations are professionals (418), community & personal service (149), and clerical & admin (149).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Hillcrest has an IRSAD score of 989 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Hillcrest covers an area of 1.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3191 persons per km².
Statistically, Hillcrest sits within the Burnie - Ulverstone area, part of the broader West and North West region. It falls under the Burnie local government area.
The federal electorate for Hillcrest is Braddon (Rural).
Hillcrest Details
| Postcode | 7320 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 3,659 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,599/week |
| Median Personal Income | $759/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $319 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,602 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population Density | 3191/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,369 |
| Completed Year 12 | 50.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 79.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 73 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -41.0636 |
| Longitude | 145.8947 |
| Distance from Hobart | 234 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Burnie - Ulverstone |
| Local Government | Burnie |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 745 (20.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 387 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,277 (34.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 741 (20.3%) |
| 65+ years | 505 (13.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 272 (7.4%) |
| Asthma | 108 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 106 (2.9%) |
| Arthritis | 93 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 70 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 67 (1.8%) |
| Cancer | 41 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 7 (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 | 138 (10.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 510 (37.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 514 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 194 (14.3%) |