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Quamby Brook 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 Quamby Brook Compares
Quamby Brook vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Quamby Brook | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,218 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 +TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $650 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 15.8% +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.
Quamby Brook is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7304. It lies roughly 153 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Meander Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Quamby Brook has a population of 111 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,218, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 15.8%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 5 (4.5% of residents).
Housing in Quamby Brook includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $650, with 35 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Quamby Brook scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Quamby Brook is part of the Devonport statistical area in Tasmania.
Quamby Brook Details
| Postcode | 7304 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 111 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,218/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $454/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $650 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 36.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 35 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (4.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.5906151 |
| Longitude | 146.7021121 |
| Distance from Hobart | 153 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Devonport |
| Local Government | Meander Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 19 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (8.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 10 (9.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 37 (33.3%) |
| 65+ years | 23 (20.7%) |
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 | 17 (15.3%) |
| Asthma | 13 (11.7%) |
| Cancer | 7 (6.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (5.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (2.7%) |
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 (23.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 16 (42.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 13 (34.2%) |
Suburbs Near Quamby Brook
Same Postcode (7304)
More Quamby Brook 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.