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New Town 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 New Town Compares
New Town vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | New Town | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,596 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $340 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,771 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% +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.
New Town (7008) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 3 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Hobart Inner statistical area. It is administered by Hobart.
According to the 2021 Census, New Town has a population of 6,781 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,596, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 144 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in New Town includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,771, with 2,697 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Rental properties account for 42.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, New Town scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in New Town include Sacred Heart College, Hobart City High School and New Town Primary School.
New Town is part of the Hobart Inner statistical area in Tasmania.
New Town Details
| Postcode | 7008 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,781 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,596/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $796/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,771 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1751/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,697 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 144 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -42.859444 |
| Longitude | 147.305556 |
| Distance from Hobart | 3 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart Inner |
| Local Government | Hobart |
| Federal Electorate | Clark |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 900 (13.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 759 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,227 (32.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,646 (24.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,232 (18.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 711 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 566 (8.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 294 (4.3%) |
| Diabetes | 291 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 229 (3.4%) |
| Dementia | 124 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 122 (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 | 317 (11.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,141 (42.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 824 (30.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 386 (14.5%) |
Schools in New Town
Suburbs Near New Town
Same Postcode (7008)
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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.