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Western Junction 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 Western Junction Compares
Western Junction vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Western Junction | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,354 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ≈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.
Western Junction is a locality 148 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7212. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is Northern Midlands.
According to the 2021 Census, Western Junction has a population of 128 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,625, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. The Indigenous population is 4 (3.1% of residents).
Housing in Western Junction includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,354, with 44 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Western Junction scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Western Junction is part of the North East statistical area in Tasmania.
Western Junction Details
| Postcode | 7212 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 128 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $746/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,354 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 14.8 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 44 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -41.5545281 |
| Longitude | 147.2091657 |
| Distance from Hobart | 148 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | North East |
| Local Government | Northern Midlands |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 26 (20.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 27 (21.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 39 (30.5%) |
| 65+ years | 29 (22.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 19 (14.8%) |
| Asthma | 9 (7.0%) |
| Cancer | 6 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (2.3%) |
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 | 14 (30.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (37.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 15 (32.6%) |
Suburbs Near Western Junction
Same Postcode (7212)
More Western Junction 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.