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Rocherlea 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 Rocherlea Compares
Rocherlea vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Rocherlea | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $794 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 32 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 20.7% +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.
Rocherlea (7248) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 168 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Launceston statistical area. It is administered by Launceston.
According to the 2021 Census, Rocherlea has a population of 1,033 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $794, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 20.7%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 129 (12.5% of residents).
Housing in Rocherlea includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, with 398 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Rental properties account for 70.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rocherlea scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Rocherlea is served by Brooks High School.
Rocherlea is part of the Launceston statistical area in Tasmania.
Rocherlea Details
| Postcode | 7248 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,033 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $794/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $468/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 17.0 km² |
| Population Density | 61/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 398 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 129 (12.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 20.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.376944 |
| Longitude | 147.132778 |
| Distance from Hobart | 168 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Launceston |
| Local Government | Launceston |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 253 (24.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 149 (14.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 265 (25.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 264 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 101 (9.8%) |
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)
| Asthma | 175 (16.9%) |
| Arthritis | 128 (12.4%) |
| Diabetes | 75 (7.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 42 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 41 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 16 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 61 (15.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 167 (43.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 95 (24.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 60 (15.7%) |
Schools in Rocherlea
Suburbs Near Rocherlea
Same Postcode (7248)
More Rocherlea 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.