7050, TAS · Postcode

Demographics & Identity in 7050, TAS

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Nearly 46% of residents in postcode 7050 are married, making this the most common relationship status in the area. The population has grown significantly by 24% since 2011 to reach 14,593 people. It is a relatively young community for the state, with a typical resident aged 38.

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📍 7050, TAS, Postcode

Where 7050, TAS sits — Total population

14,593 ▲ +24.1%
  • 1–2: 1 area
  • 2–2: 0 areas
  • 2–4: 0 areas
  • 4–5: 2 areas
  • 5–8: 3 areas
  • 8–12: 2 areas
  • 12–19: 2 areas
  • 19–29: 12 areas
  • 29–44: 19 areas
  • 44–67: 35 areas
  • 67–102: 30 areas
  • 102–155: 70 areas
  • 155–237: 97 areas
  • 237–360: 129 areas
  • 360–549: 158 areas
  • 549–836: 168 areas
  • 836–1,273: 181 areas
  • 1,273–1,938: 179 areas
  • 1,938–2,951: 157 areas
  • 2,951–4,493: 179 areas
  • 4,493–6,842: 176 areas
  • 6,842–10,418: 210 areas
  • 10,418–15,865: 268 areas
  • 15,865–24,158: 254 areas
  • 24,158–36,786: 182 areas
  • 36,786–56,016: 93 areas
  • 56,016–85,299: 28 areas
  • 85,299–129,888: 8 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 7050, TAS — higher than 75% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
7050, TAS14,593
Kingborough 40,082
Tasmania 557,571
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 2,830 people since 2011, making it larger than about 76% of similar areas. The typical resident is 38, which is noticeably younger than the Tasmania figure of 42 years.

14,593 ▲ +24.1%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 11,763
  • 2016: 12,405
  • 2021: 14,593

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

38 yrs ▲ +2.7%

Younger than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 37 yrs
  • 2016: 39 yrs
  • 2021: 38 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest age group at 30.5%. While the proportion of children under 15 fell 3.3 points since 2011, the share of seniors aged 65 and over rose 4.0 points to 19.8%.

19.8% ▲ +25.4%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.8%
  • 2016: 18.7%
  • 2021: 19.8%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

17.0% ▼ -16.5%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20.3%
  • 2016: 19.5%
  • 2021: 17.0%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In 7050, TAS, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

About 3.9% of people identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most areas. Those in de facto relationships make up 12.1% of the population, a figure that rose 2.0 points since 2011.

3.9% ▲ +23.9%

Higher than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 3.1%
  • 2016: 3.6%
  • 2021: 3.9%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

12.1% ▲ +19.7%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 10.1%
  • 2016: 10.7%
  • 2021: 12.1%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In 7050, TAS, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (10%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 147 males; 85+: 205 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 181 males; 80–84: 229 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 249 males; 75–79: 328 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 333 males; 70–74: 435 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 344 males; 65–69: 447 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 331 males; 60–64: 432 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 341 males; 55–59: 382 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 369 males; 50–54: 451 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 370 males; 45–49: 439 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 423 males; 40–44: 457 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 520 males; 35–39: 563 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 572 males; 30–34: 628 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 641 males; 25–29: 643 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 427 males; 20–24: 407 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 439 males; 15–19: 383 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 441 males; 10–14: 394 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 415 males; 5–9: 404 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 428 males; 0–4: 397 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 7050, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7050/7050-tas/topic/demographics-identity