Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Akaroa TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Akaroa TAS is 130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Akaroa is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Akaroa is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Akaroa has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Akaroa has a population density of 23.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Akaroa is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Akaroa is $1,257.

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Akaroa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Akaroa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$550/wk

$28,600 per year

#7716 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,257/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Akaroa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (68) Female 47.7% (62)

Population Density

23.8

people per km²

130 people · 5.5 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,062

Family income/wk

Akaroa Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Akaroa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.4% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.6% 14 dwellings

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

Akaroa Country of Birth

Australia

81.3%

England

9.4%

Germany

9.4%

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

Akaroa Religion

No Religion

48.6%

Anglican

20.3%

Catholic

8.7%

Uniting Church

7.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.5%

Not stated

4.3%

Othr Protestnt

2.2%

Buddhism

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Akaroa Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

37.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.1%

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

Akaroa Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Akaroa Employment

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Employed full-time

23.2% 23 people

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Employed part-time

16.2% 16 people

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Not in labour force

60.6% 60 people

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

Akaroa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.9%

Bachelor Degree

24.6%

Postgraduate Degree

12.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.0%

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

Akaroa Occupation

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

16.7%

Sales Workers

16.7%

Professionals

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.1%

Managers

11.1%

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

Akaroa Field of Study

Society & Culture

22.9%

Architecture & Building

14.3%

Information Technology

14.3%

Agriculture & Environment

11.4%

Management & Commerce

11.4%

Education

8.6%

Engineering

8.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.6%

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

Akaroa Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Akaroa Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

12.1%

$650-$799/wk

18.2%

$800-$999/wk

21.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Akaroa Marital Status

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Married

59.8% 67

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Separated

6.3% 7

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Divorced

10.7% 12

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Widowed

6.3% 7

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Never married

17.0% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Akaroa Ancestry

English

42.4%

Australian

32.1%

Scottish

6.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.1%

German

5.5%

Irish

5.5%

Welsh

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Akaroa School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Akaroa Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.7% 12

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No need for assistance

95.3% 243

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

Akaroa Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.0% 34

—

Not a volunteer

67.0% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Akaroa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Akaroa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

90.3%

Did not go to work

9.7%

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

Akaroa Car Ownership

1 vehicle

39.3%

2 vehicles

39.3%

3 vehicles

21.4%

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

Akaroa Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.4%

3 bedrooms

58.2%

4 bedrooms

14.5%

5 bedrooms

10.9%

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

Akaroa Population Mobility

7.1%

moved in the last year

31.4%

moved in the last 5 years

40.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Akaroa Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

266

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Akaroa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

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

Akaroa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

11.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

17.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Akaroa Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.0%

Couple — children under 15

28.4%

Couple — no children under 15

12.7%

One parent — children under 15

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Akaroa Military Service

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Previously served

11.9% 13

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Never served

88.1% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Akaroa Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.5% 13

—

Did not provide

87.5% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Akaroa Children Ever Born

2 children

69.4%

3 children

30.6%

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

Akaroa When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Akaroa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

25.9%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

26.8%

Did not do domestic work

13.4%

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

Akaroa Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

48.3%

3 persons

15.0%

5 persons

11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Akaroa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

118

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

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

Akaroa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Akaroa Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $922/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.7%

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

If you earn X in Akaroa

Your weekly income

≈ $3,995/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $667/wk

Rent share 27.7%

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Akaroa vs State & National Average

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

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

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

Plenty (Tas.)

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

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

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Pop: 67 Income: $537/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akaroa

What is the population of Akaroa TAS?

The population of Akaroa TAS is 130 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.8 people per km².Akaroa is ranked #8,172 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Akaroa?

The median personal income in Akaroa TAS is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $922 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.Akaroa is ranked #7,716 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Akaroa?

Median rent in Akaroa TAS is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Akaroa ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Akaroa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Akaroa TAS is $1,257. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Akaroa?

The median age in Akaroa TAS is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Akaroa a good suburb to live in?

Akaroa is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 130.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 60008. All dollar figures in AUD.