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Shorewell Park Postcode
Tasmania
Located in Tasmania, Shorewell Park is a locality approximately 234 kilometres from Hobart. The postcode for Shorewell Park is 7320, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Shorewell Park has a population of 2,150 (970 males, 1,182 females). The median age is 40 years.
The median weekly household income in Shorewell Park is $856, with a median personal income of $493 per week.
The median weekly rent is $220 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,074.
In terms of birthplace, 97% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (18), New Zealand (15), and Philippines (9).
89.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Shorewell Park shows 657 people employed (320 full-time, 278 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 11.3%.
The most common occupations are community & personal service (74), professionals (54), and technicians & trades (39).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Shorewell Park has an IRSAD score of 746 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Shorewell Park covers an area of 3.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 577 persons per km².
Statistically, Shorewell Park sits within the Burnie - Ulverstone area, part of the broader West and North West region. It falls under the Burnie local government area.
The federal electorate for Shorewell Park is Braddon (Rural).
Shorewell Park Details
| Postcode | 7320 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,150 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income | $856/week |
| Median Personal Income | $493/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,074 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.7 km² |
| Population Density | 577/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 815 |
| Completed Year 12 | 21.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 270 (12.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -41.0728 |
| Longitude | 145.8758 |
| Distance from Hobart | 234 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Burnie - Ulverstone |
| Local Government | Burnie |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 408 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 294 (13.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 479 (22.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 513 (23.9%) |
| 65+ years | 470 (21.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 438 (20.4%) |
| Asthma | 119 (5.5%) |
| Arthritis | 118 (5.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 98 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 73 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 59 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 28 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 28 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 129 (16.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 334 (41.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 231 (28.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 106 (13.2%) |