Shorewell Park Postcode

Tasmania

7320
Postcode for Shorewell Park, TAS
Phone area code: 03 · 234 km from Hobart · Pop. 2,150
2,150
Population
40
Median Age
$856
Household Income/wk
$220
Median Rent/wk
1/10
SEIFA Advantage
3.7
Area (km²)
Did you know? Shorewell Park is among the most socio-economically disadvantaged areas in Australia (SEIFA decile 1).

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

Postcode7320
StateTasmania (TAS)
Phone Area Code03
Population (2021)2,150
Median Age40 years
Median Household Income$856/week
Median Personal Income$493/week
Median Weekly Rent$220
Median Monthly Mortgage$1,074
Average Household Size2.3 persons
Area3.7 km²
Population Density577/km²
Total Dwellings815
Completed Year 1221.1%
Australian Citizens90.0%
Indigenous Population270 (12.6%)
Unemployment Rate11.3%
SEIFA IRSAD Decile1/10 (most disadvantaged)
Latitude-41.0728
Longitude145.8758
Distance from Hobart234 km
Region (SA4)West and North West
Area (SA3)Burnie - Ulverstone
Local GovernmentBurnie
Federal ElectorateBraddon

Age Profile

0–14 years408 (19.0%)
15–24 years294 (13.7%)
25–44 years479 (22.3%)
45–64 years513 (23.9%)
65+ years470 (21.9%)

Health Conditions (2021 Census)

Mental Health438 (20.4%)
Asthma119 (5.5%)
Arthritis118 (5.5%)
Lung Condition98 (4.6%)
Diabetes73 (3.4%)
Heart Disease59 (2.7%)
Cancer28 (1.3%)
Dementia28 (1.3%)

Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.

Motor Vehicles per Dwelling

No vehicle129 (16.1%)
1 vehicle334 (41.8%)
2 vehicles231 (28.9%)
3+ vehicles106 (13.2%)

Schools in Shorewell Park

Hellyer College
Secondary · Gov · ICSEA 938 · 656 students

Nearby Suburbs in Burnie - Ulverstone