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Primrose Sands 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 Primrose Sands Compares
Primrose Sands vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Primrose Sands | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $922 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,062 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 54 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.1% +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.
Primrose Sands is a locality 28 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7173. It falls within the Hobart region. The local government area is Sorell.
According to the 2021 Census, Primrose Sands has a population of 1,209 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $922, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 41 (3.4% of residents).
Housing in Primrose Sands includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,062, with 557 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Primrose Sands scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Primrose Sands is part of the Sorell - Dodges Ferry statistical area in Tasmania.
Primrose Sands Details
| Postcode | 7173 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,209 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $922/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $567/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,062 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 7.7 km² |
| Population Density | 158/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 557 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 41 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -42.8816125 |
| Longitude | 147.6745793 |
| Distance from Hobart | 28 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Sorell - Dodges Ferry |
| Local Government | Sorell |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 128 (10.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 99 (8.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 261 (21.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 431 (35.6%) |
| 65+ years | 309 (25.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 205 (17.0%) |
| Asthma | 115 (9.5%) |
| Diabetes | 95 (7.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 69 (5.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 60 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 59 (4.9%) |
| Dementia | 12 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 15 (2.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 242 (43.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 197 (35.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 97 (17.6%) |
Suburbs Near Primrose Sands
Same Postcode (7173)
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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.