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Nicholls Rivulet 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 Nicholls Rivulet Compares
Nicholls Rivulet vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Nicholls Rivulet | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,318 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $335 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,560 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -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.
Nicholls Rivulet is a locality 33 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7112. It falls within the South East region. The local government area is Huon Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Nicholls Rivulet has a population of 369 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,318, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 9 (2.4% of residents).
Housing in Nicholls Rivulet includes a median weekly rent of $335, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,560, with 138 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Nicholls Rivulet scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Nicholls Rivulet is served by Peregrine.
Nicholls Rivulet is part of the Huon - Bruny Island statistical area in Tasmania.
Nicholls Rivulet Details
| Postcode | 7112 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 369 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,318/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $579/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $335 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,560 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 37.4 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 138 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (2.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -43.1474095 |
| Longitude | 147.154792 |
| Distance from Hobart | 33 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Huon - Bruny Island |
| Local Government | Huon Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 53 (14.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 30 (8.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 86 (23.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 118 (32.0%) |
| 65+ years | 79 (21.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 39 (10.6%) |
| Asthma | 37 (10.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 12 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (2.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 33 (23.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 75 (52.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (24.5%) |
Schools in Nicholls Rivulet
Suburbs Near Nicholls Rivulet
Same Postcode (7112)
More Nicholls Rivulet Data
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.