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Lower Marshes 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 Lower Marshes Compares
Lower Marshes vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lower Marshes | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,250 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Lower Marshes is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7030. It lies roughly 61 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Central Highlands (Tas.).
According to the 2021 Census, Lower Marshes has a population of 30 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $2,250, above the TAS average.
Housing in Lower Marshes includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 12 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above 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, Lower Marshes scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Lower Marshes is part of the Central Highlands (Tas.) statistical area in Tasmania.
Lower Marshes Details
| Postcode | 7030 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 30 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $774/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 75.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 12 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -42.3387318 |
| Longitude | 147.1998837 |
| Distance from Hobart | 61 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Central Highlands (Tas.) |
| Local Government | Central Highlands (Tas.) |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (16.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (10.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 9 (30.0%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (16.7%) |
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)
| Diabetes | 6 (20.0%) |
| Asthma | 5 (16.7%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5 (62.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (37.5%) |
Suburbs Near Lower Marshes
Same Postcode (7030)
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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.