Low Head Postcode
Tasmania
Located in Tasmania, Low Head is a locality approximately 206 kilometres from Hobart. The postcode for Low Head is 7253, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Low Head has a population of 619 (309 males, 317 females). The median age is 61 years.
The median weekly household income in Low Head is $983, with a median personal income of $571 per week.
The median weekly rent is $230 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,350.
In terms of birthplace, 92% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (14), Other countries (12), and Germany (6).
91.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Low Head shows 218 people employed (122 full-time, 80 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (50), managers (29), and technicians & trades (19).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Low Head has an IRSAD score of 933 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Low Head covers an area of 22.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 28 persons per km².
Statistically, Low Head sits within the North East area, part of the broader Launceston and North East region. It falls under the George Town local government area.
The federal electorate for Low Head is Bass (Provincial).
The 7253 postcode is shared by Low Head along with Bell Bay, George Town and Long Reach.
Low Head Details
| Postcode | 7253 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 619 |
| Median Age | 61 years |
| Median Household Income | $983/week |
| Median Personal Income | $571/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $230 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,350 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 22.4 km² |
| Population Density | 28/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 269 |
| Completed Year 12 | 34.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 17 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -41.0738 |
| Longitude | 146.8074 |
| Distance from Hobart | 206 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | North East |
| Local Government | George Town |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 43 (6.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 45 (7.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 90 (14.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 170 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 264 (42.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 99 (15.8%) |
| Arthritis | 36 (5.8%) |
| Asthma | 30 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 30 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 26 (4.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 24 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 15 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 12 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 10 (4.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 94 (37.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 99 (39.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 48 (19.1%) |