Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Aberdeen TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Aberdeen TAS is 268 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Aberdeen is $729 per week ($37,908 per year). Median rent in Aberdeen is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Aberdeen has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Aberdeen has a population density of 63.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Aberdeen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aberdeen is $1,300.

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Aberdeen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Aberdeen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$729/wk

$37,908 per year

#4936 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$265/wk

$1,148 per month

#5794 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Aberdeen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (138) Female 49.1% (133)

Population Density

63.4

people per km²

268 people · 4.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,666

Family income/wk

Aberdeen Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Aberdeen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.3% 43 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.7% 46 dwellings

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

Aberdeen Country of Birth

Australia

91.9%

England

8.1%

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

Aberdeen Religion

No Religion

49.4%

Anglican

13.9%

Catholic

12.0%

Christian (other)

7.2%

Uniting Church

6.8%

Not stated

5.2%

Pentecostal

4.4%

Baptist

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Aberdeen Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

35.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.0%

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

Aberdeen Employment

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Employed full-time

36.1% 73 people

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Employed part-time

25.7% 52 people

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Not in labour force

38.1% 77 people

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

Aberdeen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.7%

Bachelor Degree

22.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

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

Aberdeen Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.8%

Professionals

20.3%

Community & Personal Service

16.5%

Managers

11.4%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.1%

Sales Workers

3.8%

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

Aberdeen Field of Study

Engineering

28.4%

Management & Commerce

14.9%

Society & Culture

13.5%

Health

12.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.8%

Education

8.1%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Agriculture & Environment

5.4%

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

Aberdeen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Aberdeen Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Aberdeen Marital Status

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Married

60.4% 136

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Separated

1.3% 3

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Divorced

10.2% 23

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Widowed

1.3% 3

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Never married

26.7% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Aberdeen Ancestry

English

35.2%

Australian

25.9%

Scottish

11.4%

Irish

8.7%

Dutch

4.8%

German

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

Other

2.1%

New Zealander

1.1%

Welsh

1.1%

Chinese

0.8%

Italian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Aberdeen School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

30.4%

Primary — Government

26.1%

Secondary — Catholic

17.4%

Vocational Education

17.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

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

Aberdeen Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.3% 22

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 486

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

Aberdeen Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.5% 42

—

Not a volunteer

79.5% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Aberdeen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.3%

$600-$799/mo

11.1%

$800-$999/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Aberdeen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Did not go to work

15.6%

Car (passenger)

7.8%

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

Aberdeen Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.6%

2 vehicles

45.6%

3 vehicles

28.2%

4+ vehicles

13.6%

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

Aberdeen Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.4%

3 bedrooms

51.1%

4 bedrooms

35.6%

5 bedrooms

8.9%

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

Aberdeen Population Mobility

3.1%

moved in the last year

29.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Aberdeen Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

500

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Aberdeen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Aberdeen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

9.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Aberdeen Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.2%

Couple — children under 15

33.9%

Couple — no children under 15

17.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Aberdeen Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 7

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Never served

96.7% 208

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Aberdeen Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 36

—

Did not provide

83.2% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Aberdeen Children Ever Born

No children

28.9%

1 child

3.1%

2 children

41.2%

3 children

23.7%

4 children

3.1%

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

Aberdeen When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2019

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

Aberdeen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.5%

5–14 hours

32.9%

15–29 hours

16.9%

30+ hours

14.0%

Did not do domestic work

21.7%

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

Aberdeen Household Size

1 person

14.9%

2 persons

51.5%

3 persons

9.9%

4 persons

14.9%

5 persons

5.9%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Aberdeen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

251

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

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

Aberdeen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.5%

Step family — no other children

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Aberdeen Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,647/wk

Median Rent $265/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Aberdeen

Your weekly income

≈ $7,137/month

Median rent $265/wk

Left after rent $1,382/wk

Rent share 16.1%

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Aberdeen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Wattle Grove (Tas.)

Pop: 135 Income: $708/wk Rent: $310/wk

Lower Wilmot

Pop: 136 Income: $537/wk Rent: $260/wk

Bishopsbourne

Pop: 137 Income: $532/wk Rent: $195/wk

Henrietta

Pop: 137 Income: $575/wk Rent: $185/wk

Koonya

Pop: 138 Income: $493/wk Rent: $115/wk

Premaydena

Pop: 139 Income: $641/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aberdeen

What is the population of Aberdeen TAS?

The population of Aberdeen TAS is 268 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 63.4 people per km².Aberdeen is ranked #6,262 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Aberdeen?

The median personal income in Aberdeen TAS is $729 per week, or $37,908 per year.The median household income is $1,647 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.Aberdeen is ranked #4,936 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Aberdeen?

Median rent in Aberdeen TAS is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 16.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Aberdeen ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Aberdeen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aberdeen TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Aberdeen?

The median age in Aberdeen TAS is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Aberdeen a good suburb to live in?

Aberdeen is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 268.The median income is $729/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.1% 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: 60003. All dollar figures in AUD.