Waverley 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 Waverley Compares
Waverley vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Waverley | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,007 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $237 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 12.5% +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.
Waverley (7250) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 162 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, Waverley has a population of 1,583 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,007, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 120 (7.6% of residents).
Housing in Waverley includes a median weekly rent of $237, median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, with 642 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 60.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Waverley scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Waverley is served by Waverley Primary School.
Waverley is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
Waverley Details
| Postcode | 7250 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,583 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,007/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $569/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $237 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 10.9 km² |
| Population Density | 145/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 642 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 120 (7.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.433333 |
| Longitude | 147.183333 |
| Distance from Hobart | 162 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 | 305 (19.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 191 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 478 (30.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 374 (23.6%) |
| 65+ years | 231 (14.6%) |
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)
| Asthma | 215 (13.6%) |
| Arthritis | 176 (11.1%) |
| Diabetes | 120 (7.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 69 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 56 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 32 (2.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 54 (8.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 245 (39.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 200 (32.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 121 (19.5%) |
Schools in Waverley
Suburbs Near Waverley
Same Postcode (7250)
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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.