7248, TAS · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 7248, TAS

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

Far fewer people own their homes outright in postcode 7248 than in other parts of the state, with renting being a much more common way of living. This is a place where nearly 46% of households rent, a figure far above both the Tasmanian and national averages.

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📍 7248, TAS, Postcode

Where 7248, TAS sits — Median rent (weekly)

$260 ▲ +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 7248, TAS — lower than 60% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
7248, TAS$260
Launceston $278
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing costs are generally low, with the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,100 being far below the national figure. Typical weekly rents have risen to $260 since 2011, though this remains well below the Australian average of $375.

$260 ▲ +33.3%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $195
  • 2016: $215
  • 2021: $260

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,100 ▼ -8.3%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,200
  • 2016: $1,105
  • 2021: $1,100

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 7248, TAS, $200–$349 is the majority at 57%; Under $200 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 7248, TAS, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 51%; Under $1,000 is next at 38%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, accounting for 45.6% of households, which is far above the state and national figures. Meanwhile, homes owned outright make up 24.9% of the mix, a proportion that is far below the Tasmanian average.

45.6% ▲ +5.6%

Higher than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43.2%
  • 2016: 45.3%
  • 2021: 45.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.9% ▼ -3.7%

Lower than 85% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 25.9%
  • 2016: 24.7%
  • 2021: 24.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 7248, TAS, the largest group is Rented at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most people live in separate houses, though at 79.6% this is well below the state average. Homes here tend to be smaller than usual, with 67.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is well below the national figure.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.90

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

79.6% ▼ -3.4%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 82.3%
  • 2016: 79.0%
  • 2021: 79.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

67.1% ▼ -0.1%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 67.2%
  • 2016: 65.1%
  • 2021: 67.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 7248, TAS, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 7248, TAS, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 2 bedrooms is next at 25%.

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 7248, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7248/7248-tas/topic/housing-dwellings