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Tasmania · Postcode 7186
Saltwater River postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 34 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Saltwater River at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Saltwater River vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Saltwater River | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,125 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $340 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 55 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Saltwater River is a locality 34 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7186. It falls within the South East region. The local government area is Tasman.
According to the 2021 Census, Saltwater River has a population of 131 with a median age of 55. The median weekly household income is $1,125, below the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 16 (12.2% of residents).
Housing in Saltwater River includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 53 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Saltwater River scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Saltwater River is part of the South East Coast statistical area in Tasmania.
Saltwater River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7186 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 131 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $545/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 34.8 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 53 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (12.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -43.0186143 |
| Longitude | 147.7074036 |
| Distance from Hobart | 34 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | South East Coast |
| Local Government | Tasman |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
| State Electorate | Lyons (Prosser) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 17 (13.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 7 (5.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 21 (16.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 34 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 45 (34.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 22 (16.8%) |
| Cancer | 13 (9.9%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (8.4%) |
| Asthma | 11 (8.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (6.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (3.8%) |
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 | 13 (23.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 22 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 20 (36.4%) |
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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.