7173, TAS · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 7173, TAS

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

A typical home in postcode 7173 is far more likely to be a separate house than in most other areas. This region is dominated by detached dwellings, with 99.3% of homes fitting this description. While housing costs have risen over the last decade, the area remains well below the national average for mortgage payments.

Open map →
📍 7173, TAS, Postcode

Where 7173, TAS sits — Median rent (weekly)

$330 ▲ +53.5%
  • $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 7173, TAS — higher than 59% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
7173, TAS$330
Sorell $350
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,300, which is well below the national figure and lower than most areas. Weekly rents are a little above the state average at $330, having risen by $115 since 2011.

$330 ▲ +53.5%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $215
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $330

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▲ +11.1%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,170
  • 2016: $1,200
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

View on map →

In 7173, TAS, the largest group is $200–$349 at 47%, followed by $350–$549 (42%) and Under $200 (9%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

View on map →

In 7173, TAS, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by Under $1,000 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 36.6% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the national average. Meanwhile, the 14.3% of households renting is far below both the state and national figures.

14.3% ▼ -17.4%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.3%
  • 2016: 18.1%
  • 2021: 14.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

36.6% ▲ +18.4%

Lower than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.9%
  • 2016: 32.3%
  • 2021: 36.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

View on map →

In 7173, TAS, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (14%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 99.3% of all homes, which is far above the national average. While 71.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom has dropped to 0.80 since 2011.

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.

99.3% ▲ +0.3%

Higher than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 99.0%
  • 2016: 99.1%
  • 2021: 99.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

71.2% ▲ +2.1%

Lower than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 69.7%
  • 2016: 69.3%
  • 2021: 71.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

View on map →

In 7173, TAS, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Other dwelling is next at 0%.

Bedrooms per home

View on map →

In 7173, TAS, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 50%; 2 bedrooms is next at 23%.

Sources

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

More for 7173, TAS

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 7173, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7173/7173-tas/topic/housing-dwellings