7306, TAS · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 7306, TAS

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

More people own their homes outright in postcode 7306 than in 2011, with 48.7% of households now owning their place fully. This area is defined by very low housing costs compared to the rest of the country and a strong preference for detached houses.

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📍 7306, TAS, Postcode

Where 7306, TAS sits — Median rent (weekly)

$208 ▲ +30.0%
  • $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 7306, TAS — lower than 75% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
7306, TAS$208
Meander Valley $270
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $208, and monthly mortgage payments of $1,300 are well below the Australian typical of $1,863.

$208 ▲ +30.0%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $160
  • 2016: $190
  • 2021: $208

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▲ +17.0%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,111
  • 2016: $1,200
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 7306, TAS, $200–$349 is the majority at 51%; Under $200 is next at 43%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 7306, TAS, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (34%) and $1,800–$2,999 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 48.7% of homes owned outright, which is far above the Tasmanian figure of 37.1%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas at 12.8%.

12.8% ▼ -24.6%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.0%
  • 2016: 16.7%
  • 2021: 12.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

48.7% ▲ +9.9%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 44.4%
  • 2016: 45.4%
  • 2021: 48.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 7306, TAS, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (13%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.2% of all homes, a figure far above the national average. Most of these are larger homes, with 75.5% having three or more bedrooms.

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.

94.2% ▼ -0.7%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.9%
  • 2016: 95.1%
  • 2021: 94.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.5% ▼ -1.0%

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 76.3%
  • 2016: 75.5%
  • 2021: 75.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 7306, TAS, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 7306, TAS, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 20%.

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 7306, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7306/7306-tas/topic/housing-dwellings