TAS · Huon Valley Council
Southport (Tas.), TAS, 7109
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Suburb snapshot
Southport (Tas.) is a small locality in the Huon Valley area, home to around 149 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 149
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $756
- Dwelling vacancy
- 71.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 161 of 224
- Median monthly mortgage
- $800
- Employment rate
- 37.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Water Point (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
5 state heritage places
- Burying Ground Point, SouthportROARING BEACH RD, SOUTHPORT, 7109Permanently Registered
- Southport Probation Station42 KINGFISH BEACH RD, SOUTHPORT, 7109Permanently Registered
- Southport Probation Station46 KINGFISH BEACH RD, SOUTHPORT, 7109Permanently Registered
- The Big House8848 HUON HWY, SOUTHPORT, 7109Permanently Registered
- Trooper Point District Constables QuartersCATHKIT ST, SOUTHPORT, 7109Permanently Registered
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via state planning hazard mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Burying Ground Point, SouthportheritageROARING BEACH RD, SOUTHPORT, 7109Permanently Registered
- Southport Probation Stationheritage42 KINGFISH BEACH RD, SOUTHPORT, 7109Permanently Registered
- Southport Probation Stationheritage46 KINGFISH BEACH RD, SOUTHPORT, 7109Permanently Registered
- The Big Househeritage8848 HUON HWY, SOUTHPORT, 7109Permanently Registered
- Trooper Point District Constables QuartersheritageCATHKIT ST, SOUTHPORT, 7109Permanently Registered
- Water Pointamenitieswater_point
- Water Pointamenitieswater_point
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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