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Montagu Bay Postcode
Tasmania
Montagu Bay is an inner suburb in Tasmania, located approximately 3 km from the Hobart CBD. It falls within the 7018 postcode area and uses the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Montagu Bay has a population of 718 (346 males, 373 females). The median age is 43 years.
The median weekly household income in Montagu Bay is $1,489, with a median personal income of $879 per week.
The median weekly rent is $350 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (12), United States (8), and Nepal (7).
84.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 9.9% speak another language.
The employment rate in Montagu Bay shows 367 people employed (203 full-time, 143 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (91), community & personal service (34), and technicians & trades (28).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Montagu Bay has an IRSAD score of 994 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Montagu Bay covers an area of 0.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1604 persons per km².
Statistically, Montagu Bay sits within the Hobart - North East area, part of the broader Hobart region. It falls under the Clarence local government area.
The federal electorate for Montagu Bay is Franklin (Outer Metropolitan).
Montagu Bay Details
| Postcode | 7018 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 718 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,489/week |
| Median Personal Income | $879/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1604/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 305 |
| Completed Year 12 | 48.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 85.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 28 (3.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -42.8636 |
| Longitude | 147.3558 |
| Distance from Hobart | 3 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart - North East |
| Local Government | Clarence |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 95 (13.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 81 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 201 (28.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 195 (27.2%) |
| 65+ years | 138 (19.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 78 (10.8%) |
| Arthritis | 24 (3.3%) |
| Asthma | 23 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 15 (2.1%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 19 (6.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 148 (47.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 88 (28.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 55 (17.7%) |