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Tasmania · Postcode 7321
Savage River postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 231 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Savage 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
Savage River vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Savage River | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,125 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $90 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Savage River is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7321. It lies roughly 231 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Waratah-Wynyard.
According to the 2021 Census, Savage River has a population of 23 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,125, below the TAS average.
Housing in Savage River includes a median weekly rent of $90, 3 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average.
Savage River is part of the West Coast statistical area in Tasmania.
Savage River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7321 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 23 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,208/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $90 |
| Average Household Size | 1.5 persons |
| Area | 148.6 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| Latitude | -41.5141335 |
| Longitude | 145.2163377 |
| Distance from Hobart | 231 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | West Coast |
| Local Government | Waratah-Wynyard |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
| State Electorate | Lyons (Montgomery) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (21.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 6 (26.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 7 (30.4%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 5 (21.7%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (17.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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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.