7112, TAS · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 7112, TAS

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Nearly half of all homes in postcode 7112 are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. This creates a stable housing market where a small number of people rent and typical costs remain well below Australian figures. Most residents live in detached houses, though these homes tend to have fewer bedrooms than in other areas.

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📍 7112, TAS, Postcode

Where 7112, TAS sits — Median rent (weekly)

$285 ▲ +50.0%
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 7 areas
  • $43–$64: 16 areas
  • $64–$86: 26 areas
  • $86–$107: 46 areas
  • $107–$129: 61 areas
  • $129–$150: 47 areas
  • $150–$171: 171 areas
  • $171–$193: 114 areas
  • $193–$214: 200 areas
  • $214–$236: 158 areas
  • $236–$257: 184 areas
  • $257–$279: 120 areas
  • $279–$300: 112 areas
  • $300–$321: 226 areas
  • $321–$343: 117 areas
  • $343–$364: 171 areas
  • $364–$386: 161 areas
  • $386–$407: 165 areas
  • $407–$429: 127 areas
  • $429–$450: 58 areas
  • $450–$471: 102 areas
  • $471–$493: 45 areas
  • $493–$514: 38 areas
  • $514–$536: 20 areas
  • $536–$557: 26 areas
  • $557–$579: 13 areas
  • $579–$600: 74 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 7112, TAS — lower than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
7112, TAS$285
Huon Valley $290
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,215 and weekly rents of $285 are both well below national figures. Since 2011, monthly mortgage costs rose by $218 and weekly rents increased by $95.

$285 ▲ +50.0%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $190
  • 2016: $230
  • 2021: $285

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,215 ▲ +21.9%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $997
  • 2016: $1,140
  • 2021: $1,215

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 7112, TAS, $200–$349 is the majority at 52%; $350–$549 is next at 27%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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7112, TAS splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (43%) and Under $1,000 (39%), with $1,800–$2,999 at 15%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 47.2% of homes owned outright, which is far above the Tasmanian and national averages. Only 17.9% of households rent, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

17.9% ▼ -13.0%

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20.6%
  • 2016: 20.1%
  • 2021: 17.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.2% ▲ +7.3%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43.9%
  • 2016: 44.9%
  • 2021: 47.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In 7112, TAS, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 96.0% of the market, far above the national figure. However, these homes are often smaller, with the share of houses having three or more bedrooms being well below the state and national averages.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

96.0% ▲ +3.7%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 92.5%
  • 2016: 94.5%
  • 2021: 96.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

66.5% ▲ +1.9%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 65.2%
  • 2016: 65.6%
  • 2021: 66.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 7112, TAS, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 7112, TAS, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (15%).

Sources

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

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 7112, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7112/7112-tas/topic/housing-dwellings