St Leonards 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 St Leonards Compares
St Leonards vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | St Leonards | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,572 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -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.
St Leonards (7250) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 159 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area. It is administered by Launceston.
According to the 2021 Census, St Leonards has a population of 2,351 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,572, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 90 (3.8% of residents).
Housing in St Leonards includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 858 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, St Leonards scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in St Leonards include Larmenier Catholic School and St Leonards Primary School.
St Leonards is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
St Leonards Details
| Postcode | 7250 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,351 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,572/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $767/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 44.2 km² |
| Population Density | 53/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 858 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 90 (3.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.4584 |
| Longitude | 147.2008 |
| Distance from Hobart | 159 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | Launceston |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 482 (20.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 264 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 660 (28.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 553 (23.5%) |
| 65+ years | 390 (16.6%) |
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)
| Asthma | 254 (10.8%) |
| Arthritis | 250 (10.6%) |
| Diabetes | 104 (4.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 83 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 65 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 44 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 27 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 33 (3.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 228 (26.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 328 (38.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 265 (31.0%) |
Schools in St Leonards
Suburbs Near St Leonards
Same Postcode (7250)
More St Leonards 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.