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Nugent 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 Nugent Compares
Nugent vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Nugent | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,199 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $330 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Nugent is a locality 38 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7172. It falls within the Hobart region. The local government area is Sorell.
According to the 2021 Census, Nugent has a population of 117 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,199, below the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 9 (7.7% of residents).
Housing in Nugent includes a median weekly rent of $330, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 41 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Nugent scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Nugent is part of the Sorell - Dodges Ferry statistical area in Tasmania.
Nugent Details
| Postcode | 7172 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 117 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,199/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $644/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $330 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 79.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 41 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (7.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -42.7212278 |
| Longitude | 147.7417883 |
| Distance from Hobart | 38 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Sorell - Dodges Ferry |
| Local Government | Sorell |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 18 (15.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 14 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 33 (28.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 24 (20.5%) |
| 65+ years | 22 (18.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 15 (12.8%) |
| Asthma | 7 (6.0%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (5.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 5 (4.3%) |
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 | 10 (23.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 14 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (42.9%) |
Suburbs Near Nugent
Same Postcode (7172)
More Nugent 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.