3,191 ▲ +19.4%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2,673
- 2016: 2,837
- 2021: 3,191
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
7150, TAS · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 7150 is 50 years old, making the area far older than most other places in Australia. The population has grown by 19% since 2011, reaching 3,191 people. This growth is paired with a shift toward a much older community.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 7150, TAS — lower than 53% of areas.
| 7150, TAS | 3,191 |
|---|---|
| Kingborough | 40,082 |
| Tasmania | 557,571 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical person here is 50, which is far older than the Tasmanian figure of 42. This age has climbed by 5 years since 2011.
3,191 ▲ +19.4%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
50 yrs ▲ +11.1%
Older than 80% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Older adults and seniors make up over half the population, with those aged 65 and over rising to 23.9% since 2011. Meanwhile, children under 15 have fallen to 14.8%, which is well below the national figure.
23.9% ▲ +61.0%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
14.8% ▼ -22.0%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In 7150, TAS, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most areas. De facto relationships are also common, at 17.4%, a figure well above the national average.
5.4% ▲ +64.7%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
17.4% ▲ +22.1%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 7150, TAS, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (11%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 7150, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7150/7150-tas/topic/demographics-identity