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South Forest 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 South Forest Compares
South Forest vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | South Forest | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,437 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $225 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ≈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.
South Forest is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7330. It lies roughly 281 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Circular Head.
According to the 2021 Census, South Forest has a population of 100 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,437, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. The Indigenous population is 4 (4.0% of residents).
Housing in South Forest includes a median weekly rent of $225, median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, with 32 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Forest scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
South Forest is part of the West Coast statistical area in Tasmania.
South Forest Details
| Postcode | 7330 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 100 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $825/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $225 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 24.5 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 32 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (4.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -40.8886062 |
| Longitude | 145.2437184 |
| Distance from Hobart | 281 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | West Coast |
| Local Government | Circular Head |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 21 (21.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 14 (14.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 23 (23.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 28 (28.0%) |
| 65+ years | 17 (17.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 10 (10.0%) |
| Asthma | 9 (9.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (3.0%) |
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 | 5 (18.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 14 (51.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (29.6%) |
Suburbs Near South Forest
Same Postcode (7330)
More South Forest 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.