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Legerwood 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 Legerwood Compares
Legerwood vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Legerwood | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $949 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $823 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% +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.
Legerwood is a locality 188 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7263. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is Dorset.
According to the 2021 Census, Legerwood has a population of 204 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $949, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 8 (3.9% of residents).
Housing in Legerwood includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $823, with 78 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 69.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Legerwood scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Legerwood is part of the North East statistical area in Tasmania.
Legerwood Details
| Postcode | 7263 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 204 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $949/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $519/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $823 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 40.7 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 78 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (3.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.2137503 |
| Longitude | 147.6988745 |
| Distance from Hobart | 188 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | North East |
| Local Government | Dorset |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 43 (21.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 23 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 51 (25.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 49 (24.0%) |
| 65+ years | 33 (16.2%) |
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)
| Asthma | 29 (14.2%) |
| Arthritis | 22 (10.8%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (5.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 8 (3.9%) |
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 | 18 (23.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 31 (39.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 29 (37.2%) |
Suburbs Near Legerwood
Same Postcode (7263)
More Legerwood 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.