7263, TAS · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 7263, TAS

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

Housing costs have climbed steadily in postcode 7263 since 2011, though they remain far below the national average. Most people here live in their own homes, with 46.2% owning their house outright. It is an area dominated by large, detached houses with very few renters.

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📍 7263, TAS, Postcode

Where 7263, TAS sits — Median rent (weekly)

$203 ▲ +138.8%
  • $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 7263, TAS — lower than 76% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
7263, TAS$203
Dorset $220
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the state figure at $867, and weekly rents are far below the national figure at $203. Both have risen since 2011, with rent increasing by $118 per week.

$203 ▲ +138.8%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $85
  • 2016: $131
  • 2021: $203

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$867 ▲ +33.4%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $650
  • 2016: $801
  • 2021: $867

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 7263, TAS, $200–$349 is the majority at 65%; Under $200 is next at 35%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 7263, TAS, Under $1,000 is the majority at 61%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 31%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong, with 46.2% of houses owned outright—a figure far above the Australian average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas and fell slightly to 17.0% since 2011.

17.0% ▼ -9.8%

Lower than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18.8%
  • 2016: 24.6%
  • 2021: 17.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.2% ▲ +16.0%

Higher than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 39.9%
  • 2016: 45.8%
  • 2021: 46.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 7263, TAS, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (17%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 97.6% of all homes, which is far above the national figure. These homes are often large, with 77.5% having three or more bedrooms, although this share fell from 83.3% in 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.

97.6% ▼ -0.2%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.8%
  • 2016: 94.1%
  • 2021: 97.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.5% ▼ -7.0%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 83.3%
  • 2016: 82.6%
  • 2021: 77.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 7263, TAS, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 7263, TAS, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 59%; 4 bedrooms is next at 15%.

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 7263, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7263/7263-tas/topic/housing-dwellings