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Petcheys Bay Postcode
Tasmania
Petcheys Bay is a suburb in Tasmania, situated around 42 kilometres from Hobart. The postcode for Petcheys Bay is 7109, and the telephone area code is 03.
According to the 2021 Census, Petcheys Bay has a population of 194 (91 males, 100 females). The median age is 54 years.
The median weekly household income in Petcheys Bay is $1,071, with a median personal income of $593 per week.
The median weekly rent is $284 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,192.
87% of residents were born in Australia.
71.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Petcheys Bay shows 72 people employed (27 full-time, 40 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
The most common occupations are community & personal service (11), professionals (8), and clerical & admin (3).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Petcheys Bay has an IRSAD score of 1006 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Petcheys Bay covers an area of 8.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 23 persons per km².
Statistically, Petcheys Bay sits within the Huon - Bruny Island area, part of the broader South East region. It falls under the Derwent Valley local government area.
The federal electorate for Petcheys Bay is Franklin (Outer Metropolitan).
Petcheys Bay Details
| Postcode | 7109 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 194 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,071/week |
| Median Personal Income | $593/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $284 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,192 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Population Density | 23/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 63 |
| Completed Year 12 | 42.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 69.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -43.1895 |
| Longitude | 147.0226 |
| Distance from Hobart | 42 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Huon - Bruny Island |
| Local Government | Derwent Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 30 (15.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (4.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 31 (16.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 87 (44.8%) |
| 65+ years | 40 (20.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 14 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.6%) |
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 | 17 (24.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 30 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (32.9%) |