Myrtle Bank Postcode
Tasmania
Located in Tasmania, Myrtle Bank is a locality approximately 176 kilometres from Hobart. The postcode for Myrtle Bank is 7259, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Myrtle Bank has a population of 3,158 (1,435 males, 1,718 females). The median age is 54 years.
The median weekly household income in Myrtle Bank is $1,683, with a median personal income of $777 per week.
The median weekly rent is $350 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,174.
In terms of birthplace, 91% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (78), India (65), and Malaysia (36).
79.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 17.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Myrtle Bank shows 1,217 people employed (673 full-time, 494 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
The most common occupations are professionals (469), managers (173), and clerical & admin (78).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Myrtle Bank has an IRSAD score of 1082 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Myrtle Bank covers an area of 1.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2685 persons per km².
Statistically, Myrtle Bank sits within the North East area, part of the broader Launceston and North East region. It falls under the Dorset local government area.
The federal electorate for Myrtle Bank is Bass (Provincial).
The 7259 postcode is shared by Myrtle Bank along with Nunamara, Patersonia, Targa and Tayene.
Myrtle Bank Details
| Postcode | 7259 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 3,158 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,683/week |
| Median Personal Income | $777/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,174 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population Density | 2685/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,157 |
| Completed Year 12 | 57.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 87.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (0.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -41.2988 |
| Longitude | 147.3743 |
| Distance from Hobart | 176 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | North East |
| Local Government | Dorset |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 426 (13.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 294 (9.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 510 (16.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 699 (22.1%) |
| 65+ years | 1,213 (38.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 351 (11.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 139 (4.4%) |
| Arthritis | 120 (3.8%) |
| Diabetes | 82 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 79 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 78 (2.5%) |
| Asthma | 70 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 70 (2.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 92 (8.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 460 (40.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 420 (36.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 167 (14.7%) |