7292, TAS · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 7292, TAS

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

Much lower housing costs than most areas define postcode 7292, where the typical weekly rent is just $200. This is a place of large, detached homes and high rates of outright ownership. It offers a starkly different and more affordable housing profile than the national average.

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📍 7292, TAS, Postcode

Where 7292, 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 7292, TAS — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
7292, TAS$200
Meander Valley $270
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375 and well below the Tasmanian average. Monthly mortgage payments are also well below the Australian typical of $1,863, sitting at $1,250.

$200 ▲ +33.3%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $183
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,250 ▼ -3.8%

Lower than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,224
  • 2021: $1,250

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 7292, TAS, the largest group is Under $200 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (31%) and $200–$349 (20%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 7292, TAS, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by Under $1,000 (28%) and $1,800–$2,999 (23%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning homes outright is far more common here than across Australia, at 41.9%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below the national figure, though it rose slightly to 19.4% since 2011.

19.4% ▲ +8.1%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.9%
  • 2016: 20.3%
  • 2021: 19.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.9% ▲ +2.5%

Higher than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 40.8%
  • 2016: 37.8%
  • 2021: 41.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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7292, TAS splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (41%) and Owned with a mortgage (36%), with Rented at 19%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, which is far above the state and national figures. These homes are typically large, with 83.7% having three or more bedrooms, a rate well above the Australian average.

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.

100.0% ▲ +2.3%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.7%
  • 2016: 97.7%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.7% ▲ +5.2%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 79.5%
  • 2016: 80.6%
  • 2021: 83.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 7292, TAS, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 7292, TAS, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 50%; 4 bedrooms is next at 26%.

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 7292, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7292/7292-tas/topic/housing-dwellings