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Tasmania · Postcode 7316
West Pine postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 221 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
West Pine at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where West Pine ranks: household income is in the top 25% of TAS suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
West Pine vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | West Pine | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,562 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $325 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,193 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.7% +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.
West Pine is a locality 221 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7316. It falls within the West and North West region. The local government area is Central Coast (Tas.).
According to the 2021 Census, West Pine has a population of 142 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,562, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 5 (3.5% of residents).
Housing in West Pine includes a median weekly rent of $325, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,193, with 48 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, West Pine scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
West Pine is part of the Burnie - Ulverstone statistical area in Tasmania.
West Pine details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7316 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 142 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $741/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $325 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,193 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 13.8 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 48 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (3.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -41.1530887 |
| Longitude | 146.0015182 |
| Distance from Hobart | 221 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Burnie - Ulverstone |
| Local Government | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
| State Electorate | Braddon (Montgomery) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 23 (16.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 29 (20.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 29 (20.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 37 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 22 (15.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 16 (11.3%) |
| Arthritis | 12 (8.5%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (6.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (5.6%) |
| Cancer | 5 (3.5%) |
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 | 7 (13.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (35.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 26 (51.0%) |
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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.