Tasmania · Postcode 7277
Legana postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 170 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Legana 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 Legana ranks: household income is in the top 25% of TAS suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Legana vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Legana | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,643 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 +TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -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.
Legana is a locality 170 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7277. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is West Tamar.
According to the 2021 Census, Legana has a population of 4,719 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,643, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 130 (2.8% of residents).
Housing in Legana includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 1,738 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Legana scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Legana is served by Legana Primary School.
Legana is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
Legana details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7277 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,719 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,643/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $773/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 32.5 km² |
| Population Density | 145/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,738 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 130 (2.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -41.366667 |
| Longitude | 147.05 |
| Distance from Hobart | 170 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | West Tamar |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
| State Electorate | Lyons (McIntyre) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 888 (18.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 512 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,103 (23.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,207 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 1,003 (21.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 544 (11.5%) |
| Asthma | 423 (9.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 209 (4.4%) |
| Diabetes | 186 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 143 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 82 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 25 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 35 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 482 (28.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 704 (41.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 495 (28.8%) |
Schools in Legana
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Legana. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Legana
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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.