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Wynyard 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 Wynyard Compares
Wynyard vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wynyard | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,042 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $221 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,213 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% -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.
Wynyard is a locality 248 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7325. It falls within the West and North West region. The local government area is Waratah-Wynyard.
According to the 2021 Census, Wynyard has a population of 6,296 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,042, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 618 (9.8% of residents).
Housing in Wynyard includes a median weekly rent of $221, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,213, with 2,672 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wynyard scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Wynyard include Table Cape Primary School, Wynyard High School and St Brigid's Catholic School.
Wynyard is part of the West Coast statistical area in Tasmania.
Wynyard Details
| Postcode | 7325 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,296 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,042/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $596/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $221 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,213 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 52.0 km² |
| Population Density | 121/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,672 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 618 (9.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.0 |
| Longitude | 145.7166671 |
| Distance from Hobart | 248 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | West Coast |
| Local Government | Waratah-Wynyard |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,072 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 583 (9.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,244 (19.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,626 (25.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,781 (28.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 926 (14.7%) |
| Asthma | 730 (11.6%) |
| Diabetes | 487 (7.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 383 (6.1%) |
| Cancer | 244 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 234 (3.7%) |
| Dementia | 58 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 227 (8.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,007 (38.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 880 (33.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 524 (19.9%) |
Schools in Wynyard
Suburbs Near Wynyard
Same Postcode (7325)
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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.