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Tasmania · Postcode 7018
Montagu Bay postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 3 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Montagu Bay 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.
Detailed comparison table
Montagu Bay vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Montagu Bay | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,489 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $350 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ≈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.
Montagu Bay (7018) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 3 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Hobart - North East statistical area. It is administered by Clarence.
According to the 2021 Census, Montagu Bay has a population of 718 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,489, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. The Indigenous population is 28 (3.9% of residents).
Housing in Montagu Bay includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 305 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Montagu Bay scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Montagu Bay is served by Montagu Bay Primary School.
Montagu Bay is part of the Hobart - North East statistical area in Tasmania.
Montagu Bay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7018 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 718 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,489/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $879/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1604/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 305 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 28 (3.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -42.863611 |
| Longitude | 147.355833 |
| Distance from Hobart | 3 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart - North East |
| Local Government | Clarence |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
| State Electorate | Franklin (Rumney) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 87 (12.1%) |
| Asthma | 59 (8.2%) |
| Diabetes | 28 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 28 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 28 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (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 | 19 (6.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 148 (47.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 88 (28.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 55 (17.7%) |
Schools in Montagu Bay
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Montagu Bay. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.