Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Abels Bay TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Abels Bay, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Abels Bay TAS is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Abels Bay is $444 per week ($23,088 per year). Median rent in Abels Bay is $200 per week ($867 per month). Abels Bay has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Abels Bay has a population density of 24.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Abels Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Abels Bay is $1,010.

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Abels Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Abels Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$444/wk

$23,088 per year

#8666 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

60years

22 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,010/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Abels Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (68) Female 47.3% (61)

Population Density

24.4

people per km²

127 people · 5.2 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$928

Family income/wk

Abels Bay Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Abels Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

83.6% 46 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

16.4% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Abels Bay Country of Birth

Australia

80.9%

England

19.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Abels Bay Religion

No Religion

53.8%

Catholic

21.0%

Not stated

10.9%

Anglican

6.7%

Christian (other)

5.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Abels Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Abels Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

9.6% 10 people

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Employed part-time

16.3% 17 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 4 people

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Not in labour force

70.2% 73 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Abels Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.2%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Abels Bay Occupation

Managers

44.4%

Professionals

33.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Abels Bay Field of Study

Health

35.7%

Information Technology

21.4%

Management & Commerce

21.4%

Creative Arts

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Abels Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Abels Bay Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

17.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

19.4%

$800-$999/wk

19.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$4,000+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Abels Bay Marital Status

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Married

43.2% 51

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Divorced

22.0% 26

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Widowed

2.5% 3

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Never married

32.2% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Abels Bay Ancestry

English

30.8%

Australian

23.1%

Irish

12.2%

Scottish

10.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.1%

Other

4.5%

German

3.8%

Italian

3.2%

Polish

2.6%

Dutch

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Abels Bay School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

28.6%

Vocational Education

28.6%

Secondary — Catholic

21.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Abels Bay Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.4% 12

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No need for assistance

94.6% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Abels Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.9% 26

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Not a volunteer

76.1% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Abels Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

40.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Abels Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.8%

Did not go to work

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Abels Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

47.3%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Abels Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.5%

2 bedrooms

32.8%

3 bedrooms

36.2%

4 bedrooms

15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Abels Bay Population Mobility

7.2%

moved in the last year

38.3%

moved in the last 5 years

12.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

27.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Abels Bay Indigenous Population

9.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

207

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Abels Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Abels Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

19.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

12.0%

$300-$399/wk

15.2%

$400-$499/wk

9.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Abels Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

64.4%

Couple — children under 15

23.0%

Couple — no children under 15

12.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Abels Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.4% 21

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Did not provide

80.6% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Abels Bay Children Ever Born

No children

65.5%

2 children

34.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Abels Bay When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Abels Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

21.1%

30+ hours

12.8%

Did not do domestic work

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Abels Bay Household Size

1 person

31.7%

2 persons

53.3%

3 persons

5.0%

4 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Abels Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

103

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Abels Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Abels Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $766/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Abels Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $3,319/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $566/wk

Rent share 26.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $50/wk

Abels Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Cape Barren Island

Pop: 64 Income: $421/wk Rent: $85/wk

Edgcumbe Beach

Pop: 65 Income: $687/wk Rent: $185/wk

Dairy Plains

Pop: 66 Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $150/wk

Myalla (Tas.)

Pop: 66 Income: $634/wk Rent: $344/wk

Plenty (Tas.)

Pop: 66 Income: $589/wk Rent: $280/wk

Upper Woodstock

Pop: 66 Income: $833/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abels Bay

What is the population of Abels Bay TAS?

The population of Abels Bay TAS is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 24.4 people per km².Abels Bay is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Abels Bay?

The median personal income in Abels Bay TAS is $444 per week, or $23,088 per year.The median household income is $766 per week.Family income is $928 per week.Abels Bay is ranked #8,666 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Abels Bay?

Median rent in Abels Bay TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 26.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Abels Bay ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Abels Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Abels Bay TAS is $1,010. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Abels Bay?

The median age in Abels Bay TAS is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Abels Bay a good suburb to live in?

Abels Bay is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 127.The median income is $444/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60002. All dollar figures in AUD.