Tasmania · Postcode 7275
Loira postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 183 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Loira 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.
Detailed comparison table
Loira vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Loira | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,199 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $228 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,192 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -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.
Loira is a locality 183 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7275. It falls within the West and North West region. The local government area is West Tamar.
According to the 2021 Census, Loira has a population of 158 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,199, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 4 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Loira includes a median weekly rent of $228, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,192, with 59 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Loira scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Loira is part of the Devonport statistical area in Tasmania.
Loira details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7275 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 158 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,199/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $481/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $228 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,192 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 16.2 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 59 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.2669634 |
| Longitude | 146.8992378 |
| Distance from Hobart | 183 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Devonport |
| 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 | 26 (16.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 24 (15.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 17 (10.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 60 (38.0%) |
| 65+ years | 29 (18.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 24 (15.2%) |
| Asthma | 17 (10.8%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 5 (3.2%) |
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 | 9 (14.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 22 (36.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 30 (49.2%) |
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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.