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Sloping Main 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 Sloping Main Compares
Sloping Main vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Sloping Main | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $899 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,354 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 63 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Sloping Main is a locality 32 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7186. It falls within the South East region. The local government area is Tasman.
According to the 2021 Census, Sloping Main has a population of 67 with a median age of 63. The median weekly household income is $899, below the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 7 (10.4% of residents).
Housing in Sloping Main includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,354, with 30 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sloping Main scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Sloping Main is part of the South East Coast statistical area in Tasmania.
Sloping Main Details
| Postcode | 7186 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 67 |
| Median Age | 63 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $899/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $457/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,354 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 48.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 30 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (10.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -43.0131428 |
| Longitude | 147.6712115 |
| Distance from Hobart | 32 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | South East Coast |
| Local Government | Tasman |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (13.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 6 (9.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 9 (13.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 15 (22.4%) |
| 65+ years | 29 (43.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 14 (20.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (7.5%) |
| Cancer | 4 (6.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (4.5%) |
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 | 9 (28.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 14 (43.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (28.1%) |
Suburbs Near Sloping Main
Same Postcode (7186)
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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.