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Simpsons Bay 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 Simpsons Bay Compares
Simpsons Bay vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Simpsons Bay | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,562 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,777 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 54 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 19.0% +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.
Simpsons Bay is a locality 44 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7150. It falls within the South East region. The local government area is Kingborough.
According to the 2021 Census, Simpsons Bay has a population of 49 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $1,562, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 19.0%, higher than the TAS average.
Housing in Simpsons Bay includes a median weekly rent of $100, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,777, with 18 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Simpsons Bay scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Simpsons Bay is part of the Huon - Bruny Island statistical area in Tasmania.
Simpsons Bay Details
| Postcode | 7150 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 49 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,777 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 18 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 19.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -43.2785526 |
| Longitude | 147.2911116 |
| Distance from Hobart | 44 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Huon - Bruny Island |
| Local Government | Kingborough |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 14 (28.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 6 (12.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (42.9%) |
| 65+ years | 12 (24.5%) |
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 | 8 (16.3%) |
| Asthma | 7 (14.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (10.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (10.2%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (8.2%) |
| Cancer | 4 (8.2%) |
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 | 3 (21.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (78.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Simpsons Bay
Same Postcode (7150)
More Simpsons Bay Data
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.