Selbourne 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 Selbourne Compares
Selbourne vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Selbourne | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,437 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,383 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| 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.
Selbourne is a locality 167 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7292. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is Meander Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Selbourne has a population of 68 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,437, close to the TAS average.
Housing in Selbourne includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,383, with 29 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Selbourne scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Selbourne is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
Selbourne Details
| Postcode | 7292 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 68 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $812/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,383 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 51.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 29 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.4208208 |
| Longitude | 146.8818197 |
| Distance from Hobart | 167 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | Meander Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (13.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (17.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 17 (25.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 27 (39.7%) |
| 65+ years | 11 (16.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 10 (14.7%) |
| Asthma | 9 (13.2%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (5.9%) |
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 | 4 (13.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 14 (48.3%) |
Suburbs Near Selbourne
Same Postcode (7292)
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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.