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Tasmania · Postcode 7000
Hobart postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 0 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Hobart 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.
Where Hobart ranks: rents are among the top 10% in TAS.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Hobart vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Hobart | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,464 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $380 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,848 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 31 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 13.1% +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.
Hobart (7000) is the central business district of Tasmania's capital, a harbourside CBD and the postal base of the wider metropolitan area. It forms the heart of the Hobart local government area. The CBD footprint covers roughly 2.3 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Hobart has a population of 3,390 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $1,464, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 13.1%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 87 (2.6% of residents).
Housing in Hobart includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,848, with 1,065 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Rental properties account for 71.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hobart scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Hobart include St Mary's College and St Michael's Collegiate School.
Hobart is part of the Hobart Inner statistical area in Tasmania.
Hobart details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7000 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 3,390 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,464/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $667/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,848 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1501/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,065 |
| Australian Citizens | 60.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 87 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -42.8821377 |
| Longitude | 147.3271949 |
| Distance from Hobart | 0 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart Inner |
| Local Government | Hobart |
| Federal Electorate | Clark |
| State Electorate | Clark (Hobart) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 173 (5.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 745 (22.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,475 (43.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 530 (15.6%) |
| 65+ years | 472 (13.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 226 (6.7%) |
| Arthritis | 205 (6.0%) |
| Diabetes | 114 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 86 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 85 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 80 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 36 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 273 (26.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 514 (49.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 191 (18.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 56 (5.4%) |
Schools in Hobart
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Hobart. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.