Kempton Postcode
Tasmania
Located in Tasmania, Kempton is a locality approximately 71 kilometres from Hobart. The postcode for Kempton is 7030, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Kempton has a population of 420 (223 males, 202 females). The median age is 43 years.
The median weekly household income in Kempton is $1,241, with a median personal income of $695 per week.
The median weekly rent is $250 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
99% of residents were born in Australia.
The employment rate in Kempton shows 195 people employed (117 full-time, 60 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (19), community & personal service (14), and professionals (13).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Kempton has an IRSAD score of 886 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Kempton covers an area of 92.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 5 persons per km².
Statistically, Kempton sits within the Central Highlands (Tas.) area, part of the broader South East region. It falls under the Northern Midlands local government area.
The federal electorate for Kempton is Lyons (Rural).
Kempton Details
| Postcode | 7030 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 420 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,241/week |
| Median Personal Income | $695/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 92.1 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 162 |
| Completed Year 12 | 24.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 29 (6.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -42.3043 |
| Longitude | 146.9584 |
| Distance from Hobart | 71 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Central Highlands (Tas.) |
| Local Government | Northern Midlands |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 77 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 41 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 101 (24.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 110 (26.2%) |
| 65+ years | 98 (23.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 42 (9.9%) |
| Arthritis | 27 (6.4%) |
| Asthma | 19 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 18 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 9 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (5.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 41 (25.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 59 (36.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 54 (33.1%) |