Pontypool
TASPontypool is a growing suburb in TAS with 53 residents.
- SAL code
- 60512
- SA2
- 603031074
- Population
- 53
- LGA
- Glamorgan-Spring Bay
Pontypool, TAS had 53 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 7.2% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 5-14 years, and the median age sits at 49. Households are most often couples without children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,249 a month. Around 117.6% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 64.7%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 1 park or reserve mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?53
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+7.2%
3yr: +2.5% · 10yr: +20.4%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$833/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
49
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?2.4%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
OpenStreetMap parks data not yet loaded for TAS
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?0
Glamorgan-Spring Bay · Feb 2026
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for TAS
Safety & Crime
state police crime data not yet loaded for TAS
Tasmania Police publishes aggregates at LGA level only
Population over time — Triabunna - Bicheno (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Pontypool suburb alone is ~53 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 3,987 to 5,303 over 24 years, averaging 1.2% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Swansea Primary School
Secondary
No catchment
Source: TAS DECYP — School catchments (via TheLIST). Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (117.6%), built for families (78% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
TAS 26%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: TAS TFS Bushfire-Prone Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
This suburb falls outside every flood polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: Tasmania Fire Service / DNRE — BPA + Strategic Flood Maps (via TheLIST).
Planning zones
3 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL | RuralRural | 92.9% | 2.51 km² |
| ENVIRONMENTAL_MANAGEMENT | Environmental ManagementEnvironmental | 6.6% | 0.18 km² |
| UTILITIES | UtilitiesSpecial use | 0.4% | 0.01 km² |
Source: TAS Tasmanian Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_TAS/2026-04-30/c0dd9f59cffca279) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.