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Lune River 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 Lune River Compares
Lune River vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lune River | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $575 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $433 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 25.0% +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.
Lune River is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7109. It lies roughly 70 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Huon Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Lune River has a population of 38 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $575, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 25.0%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 4 (10.5% of residents).
Housing in Lune River includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $433, 20 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, Lune River scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Lune River is part of the Huon - Bruny Island statistical area in Tasmania.
Lune River Details
| Postcode | 7109 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 38 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $433/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $433 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 48.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 20 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (10.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 25.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -43.4348195 |
| Longitude | 146.9050438 |
| Distance from Hobart | 70 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Huon - Bruny Island |
| Local Government | Huon Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (13.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (7.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 20 (52.6%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (7.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 8 (21.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (13.2%) |
| Cancer | 5 (13.2%) |
| Asthma | 3 (7.9%) |
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 | 8 (66.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Lune River
Same Postcode (7109)
More Lune River 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.