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Glenorchy

TAS 7010 • Greater Hobart

12,013
Population (2021)
$32,032
Median Income
10.37 km²
Area
58m
Elevation
Cultural HubNorthern HobartAffordableEstablished

About Glenorchy

Glenorchy is a major suburb 8 kilometres north of Hobart's CBD, serving as the heart of the northern corridor. The suburb offers comprehensive shopping, cultural facilities including MONA, and established residential areas.

MONA has transformed Glenorchy—Australia's most controversial art museum brings visitors while the established suburb provides affordable Hobart living. The community is diverse and increasingly dynamic.

Glenorchy falls under postcode 7010 and is governed by Glenorchy Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clark (Elwick) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7010
Urban Area
Glenorchy
LGA
Glenorchy
Federal Electorate
Clark
State Electorate
Clark (Elwick)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-42.84°, 147.27°
Statistical Area
Greater Hobart
Area
10.37 km²
Elevation
58m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Northgate Shopping CentreCnr Main Road & Riddoch Street Glenorchy 7010 TAS
  • Woolworths
    2 Cooper Street Glenorchy 7010 TAS

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,828
Census 2021
12,013
▲ 10.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,688
Income 2021
$32,032
▲ 24.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,988
Born Overseas 3,333

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Nepal 891
  • 2. India 507
  • 3. England 213
  • 4. China 171
  • 5. Pakistan 116
  • 6. Vietnam 113
  • 7. Philippines 106
  • 8. Sri Lanka 66
  • 9. New Zealand 59
  • 10. Bangladesh 48
  • 11. Afghanistan 45
  • 12. Germany 41
  • 13. Thailand 40
  • 14. Italy 37
  • 15. Malaysia 36

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,065
Australian 3,809
Irish 1,043
Scottish 775
Australian Aboriginal 630
Indian 408
Chinese 297
German 275
Italian 175
Filipino 141

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,470
Both parents born in Australia
3,925
Both parents born overseas
889
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
38.5%
Christianity
37.0%
Hinduism
10.2%
Islam
3.6%
Buddhism
1.8%
Sikhism
1.7%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
660 (5.5%)
5-14 years
1,175 (9.8%)
15-19 years
556 (4.6%)
20-24 years
769 (6.4%)
25-34 years
2,632 (21.9%)
35-44 years
1,462 (12.2%)
45-54 years
1,231 (10.2%)
55-64 years
1,299 (10.8%)
65-74 years
1,089 (9.1%)
75-84 years
749 (6.2%)
85+ years
389 (3.2%)

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