7214, TAS · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 7214, TAS

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

Much lower housing costs than most similar areas define postcode 7214. This region is characterised by very affordable living, with typical weekly rents of just $173 and a high proportion of residents who own their homes outright.

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📍 7214, TAS, Postcode

Where 7214, TAS sits — Median rent (weekly)

$173 ▲ +246.0%
  • $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 7214, TAS — lower than 85% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
7214, TAS$173
Break O'Day $240
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents of $173 and monthly mortgage payments of $691 are both far below the national figures. These costs have risen since 2011, though the usual mortgage remains among the lowest at this level.

$173 ▲ +246.0%

Lower than 85% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $50
  • 2016: $115
  • 2021: $173

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$691 ▲ +29.4%

Lower than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $534
  • 2016: $650
  • 2021: $691

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 7214, TAS, Under $200 is the majority at 70%; $200–$349 is next at 30%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 7214, TAS, Under $1,000 is the majority at 65%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 31%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 57.5% of homes owned outright, which is far above the Tasmanian and national rates. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011.

14.2% ▼ -33.3%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21.3%
  • 2016: 18.0%
  • 2021: 14.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

57.5% ▲ +14.1%

Higher than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 50.4%
  • 2016: 54.0%
  • 2021: 57.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 7214, TAS, Owned outright is the majority at 57%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 23%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 96% of all homes, a figure far above the national average. However, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is well below the state and national figures, and has fallen since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.80

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

96.0% ▼ -0.3%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 96.3%
  • 2016: 91.6%
  • 2021: 96.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

68.0% ▼ -6.9%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 73.1%
  • 2016: 73.2%
  • 2021: 68.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 7214, TAS, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Other dwelling is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 7214, TAS, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 2 bedrooms is next at 17%.

Sources

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

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 7214, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7214/7214-tas/topic/housing-dwellings