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Tasmania · Postcode 7140
Molesworth postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 17 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Molesworth 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.
Where Molesworth ranks: household income is in the top 25% of TAS suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Molesworth vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Molesworth | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,583 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,400 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 44 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ≈TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Molesworth is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7140. It lies roughly 17 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Derwent Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Molesworth has a population of 683 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,583, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. The Indigenous population is 34 (5.0% of residents).
Housing in Molesworth includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,400, with 251 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Molesworth scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Molesworth is served by Molesworth Primary School.
Molesworth is part of the West Coast statistical area in Tasmania.
Molesworth details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7140 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 683 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,583/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $731/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 34.7 km² |
| Population Density | 20/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 251 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 34 (5.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -42.8078513 |
| Longitude | 147.1487006 |
| Distance from Hobart | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | West Coast |
| Local Government | Derwent Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
| State Electorate | Lyons (Prosser) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 106 (15.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 90 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 154 (22.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 240 (35.1%) |
| 65+ years | 96 (14.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 90 (13.2%) |
| Asthma | 45 (6.6%) |
| Diabetes | 32 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 29 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 18 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 17 (2.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (1.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 50 (20.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 91 (36.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 106 (42.4%) |
Schools in Molesworth
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Molesworth. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Molesworth
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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.