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George Town

TAS 7253 • Rest of TAS

4,536
Population (2021)
$25,116
Median Income
104.66 km²
Area
114m
Elevation

About George Town

George Town is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Tasmania, located within the George Town (Municipality) area. With a population of 4,536 and a median income of $25,116, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 104.66 km² at an elevation of 114m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of TAS.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that George Town provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

George Town falls under postcode 7253 and is governed by George Town Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Windermere) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7253
Urban Area
George Town
LGA
George Town
Federal Electorate
Bass
State Electorate
Bass (Windermere)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-41.09°, 146.89°
Statistical Area
Rest of TAS
Area
104.66 km²
Elevation
114m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    8 Bathurst Street George Town 7253 TAS

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$220
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$913
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,347
Census 2021
4,536
▲ 4.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,724
Income 2021
$25,116
▲ 10.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,718
Born Overseas 514

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 199
  • 2. New Zealand 51
  • 3. Scotland 29
  • 4. Netherlands 26
  • 5. Nepal 23
  • 6. India 15
  • 7. Germany 14
  • 8. Philippines 13
  • 9. Egypt 10
  • 10. China 9
  • 11. Italy 8
  • 12. Pakistan 8
  • 13. South Africa 7
  • 14. United States 7
  • 15. Canada 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,096
Australian 2,015
Scottish 419
Irish 397
Australian Aboriginal 232
German 123
Dutch 76
Italian 67
Chinese 28
New Zealander 28

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,220
Both parents born in Australia
625
Both parents born overseas
387
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.5%
Christianity
38.7%
Hinduism
0.6%
Buddhism
0.4%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
223 (4.9%)
5-14 years
589 (13.0%)
15-19 years
273 (6.0%)
20-24 years
224 (4.9%)
25-34 years
477 (10.5%)
35-44 years
470 (10.4%)
45-54 years
527 (11.6%)
55-64 years
660 (14.6%)
65-74 years
667 (14.7%)
75-84 years
341 (7.5%)
85+ years
100 (2.2%)

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