Penguin 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 Penguin Compares
Penguin vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Penguin | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,301 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -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.
Penguin is a locality 222 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7316. It falls within the West and North West region. The local government area is Central Coast (Tas.).
According to the 2021 Census, Penguin has a population of 4,132 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,301, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 328 (7.9% of residents).
Housing in Penguin includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 1,655 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Penguin scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Penguin include Penguin District School and North West Christian School.
Penguin is part of the Burnie - Ulverstone statistical area in Tasmania.
Penguin Details
| Postcode | 7316 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,132 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,301/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $657/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 45.2 km² |
| Population Density | 91/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,655 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 328 (7.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.116667 |
| Longitude | 146.070833 |
| Distance from Hobart | 222 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Burnie - Ulverstone |
| Local Government | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 663 (16.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 426 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 857 (20.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,208 (29.2%) |
| 65+ years | 971 (23.5%) |
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 | 549 (13.3%) |
| Asthma | 406 (9.8%) |
| Diabetes | 236 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 197 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 140 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 131 (3.2%) |
| Dementia | 53 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 64 (4.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 557 (34.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 574 (35.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 412 (25.6%) |
Schools in Penguin
Suburbs Near Penguin
Same Postcode (7316)
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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.