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South Preston 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 Preston Compares
South Preston vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | South Preston | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,562 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $812 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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 Preston is a locality 201 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7315. It falls within the West and North West region. The local government area is Central Coast (Tas.).
According to the 2021 Census, South Preston has a population of 21 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,562, close to the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 7 (33.3% of residents).
Housing in South Preston includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $812, 9 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below 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, South Preston scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
South Preston is part of the Devonport statistical area in Tasmania.
South Preston Details
| Postcode | 7315 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 21 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $449/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $812 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 17.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 9 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (33.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.3462801 |
| Longitude | 146.0486326 |
| Distance from Hobart | 201 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Devonport |
| Local Government | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (14.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (14.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 4 (19.0%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (19.0%) |
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 | 6 (28.6%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 6 (66.7%) |
Suburbs Near South Preston
Same Postcode (7315)
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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.