7468, TAS · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 7468, TAS

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

Far lower housing costs than the national average define postcode 7468, where typical rents and mortgages are well below state and national figures. This area is dominated by separate houses, though it has a higher proportion of renters than most similar places.

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📍 7468, TAS, Postcode

Where 7468, TAS sits — Median rent (weekly)

$195 ▲ +95.0%
  • $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 7468, TAS — lower than 79% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
7468, TAS$195
West Coast $160
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is just $195, which is far below the Australian figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than most areas, typically sitting at $1,083.

$195 ▲ +95.0%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $100
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $195

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,083 ▼ -22.6%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,400
  • 2016: $1,109
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 7468, TAS, the largest group is Under $200 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (43%) and $350–$549 (4%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 7468, TAS, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $3,000 or more (9%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 30.0% of households rent, which is well above the Tasmanian average. Meanwhile, 35.2% of homes are owned outright, a figure that is well above the national average.

30.0% ▼ -21.0%

Higher than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 38.0%
  • 2016: 30.5%
  • 2021: 30.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

35.2% ▲ +0.4%

Lower than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 35.0%
  • 2016: 33.7%
  • 2021: 35.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 7468, TAS, the largest group is Owned outright at 35%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (29%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 95.2% of all homes, far above the national figure. However, the area has a much lower proportion of large homes, with only 65.5% having three or more bedrooms.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

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

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

95.2% ▼ -0.5%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.6%
  • 2016: 97.9%
  • 2021: 95.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

65.5% ▲ +1.4%

Lower than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 64.6%
  • 2016: 62.8%
  • 2021: 65.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 7468, TAS, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Flat or apartment is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 7468, TAS, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).

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 7468, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7468/7468-tas/topic/housing-dwellings