Nook 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 Nook Compares
Nook vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Nook | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,474 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,307 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% -TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% |
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.
Nook is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7306. It lies roughly 195 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Kentish.
According to the 2021 Census, Nook has a population of 201 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,474, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 12 (6.0% of residents).
Housing in Nook includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,307, with 75 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 96.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Nook scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Nook is part of the West Coast statistical area in Tasmania.
Nook Details
| Postcode | 7306 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 201 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,474/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $743/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,307 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 18.4 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 75 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (6.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.2854135 |
| Longitude | 146.3423427 |
| Distance from Hobart | 195 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | West Coast |
| Local Government | Kentish |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 41 (20.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (8.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 46 (22.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 70 (34.8%) |
| 65+ years | 26 (12.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 28 (13.9%) |
| Asthma | 23 (11.4%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 6 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 3 (1.5%) |
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 | 9 (12.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 35 (48.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 28 (38.9%) |
Suburbs Near Nook
Same Postcode (7306)
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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.