7211, TAS · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 7211, TAS

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

Weekly rents of $200 are far below the national figure in postcode 7211, marking it as a very affordable place to live. The area is mostly made up of detached houses and large family homes, with many residents owning their properties outright.

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📍 7211, TAS, Postcode

Where 7211, TAS sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +33.3%
  • $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 7211, TAS — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
7211, TAS$200
Northern Midlands $250
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below those in Tasmania and Australia, sitting at $813. Rents are also much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $200, though this has risen by $50 since 2011.

$200 ▲ +33.3%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $170
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$813 ▲ +17.3%

Lower than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $693
  • 2016: $737
  • 2021: $813

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 7211, TAS, $200–$349 is the majority at 70%; Under $200 is next at 30%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 7211, TAS, Under $1,000 is the majority at 63%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 38%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 37.4% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the Australian figure. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen 10 points since 2011 to reach 20.2%, a rate far below the national average.

20.2% ▼ -33.2%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.3%
  • 2016: 30.2%
  • 2021: 20.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.4% ▲ +1.4%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 36.8%
  • 2016: 44.2%
  • 2021: 37.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 7211, TAS, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common here, making up 92.9% of homes, which is far above the national figure. Most dwellings are large, with 81.8% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen 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.

92.9% ▼ -7.1%

Higher than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 92.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.8% ▼ -2.1%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 83.6%
  • 2016: 76.7%
  • 2021: 81.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 7211, TAS, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 7211, TAS, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 4 bedrooms is next at 24%.

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 7211, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7211/7211-tas/topic/housing-dwellings