Austins Ferry, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Austins Ferry TAS is 2,395 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Austins Ferry is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Austins Ferry is $364 per week ($1,577 per month). Austins Ferry has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Austins Ferry has a population density of 1,123 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Austins Ferry is India. The most common religion is No religion (42.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Austins Ferry is $1,500.

Population
2,395
Census 2021
Median income
$762/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$364/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Austins Ferry vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Austins Ferry is $762 a week, 9% above the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 110th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $364 a week, $74 more than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 22.4% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 39, 5 years younger than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAustins FerryTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$762/wk$698/wk +9%$766/wk
Household income$1,625/wk$1,408/wk +15%$1,637/wk
Rent$364/wk$290/wk +26%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,500/mo$1,301/mo +15%$1,733/mo
Median age3944 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.4%21.5% +0.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Austins Ferry, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Austins Ferry Population

2,395 residents at the 2021 Census.

Austins Ferry Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
Ranked 4,273 of 14,663
Median Rent
$364/wk
$1,577 per month
Ranked 2,882 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Austins Ferry Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,625/wk
Median rent $364/wk
Rent to income 22.4%

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

Median rent in Austins Ferry against your income

About $7,042 a month
Median rent $364/wk
Left after rent $1,261/wk
Rent share 22.4%

Austins Ferry Schools

9
schools nearby
5
government
900
avg ICSEA score
3,032
total students
St Virgil's College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 792 students
1024
ICSEA
Holy Rosary Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 374 students
977
ICSEA
OneSchool Global Tas Independent
Combined · 3-12 · 92 students
970
ICSEA
Claremont College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 467 students
907
ICSEA
Windermere Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 452 students
902
ICSEA
Austins Ferry Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 416 students
894
ICSEA
St Francis Flexible Learning Centre Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 172 students
866
ICSEA
JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 123 students
787
ICSEA
JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 144 students
772
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Austins Ferry, Tasmania: 42.7748°S, 147.2482°E

Austins Ferry Schools (9)

People in Austins Ferry

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,182) Female 50.6% (1,212)

Population Density

1,123
people per km²
2,395 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,870
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
3.2%
England
2.0%
Philippines
0.9%
Nepal
0.7%
Scotland
0.5%
Myanmar
0.5%
South Africa
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
1.6%
Malayalam
1.0%
Hindi
0.9%
Nepali
0.8%
Italian
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Cantonese
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
43.7%
Australian
42.4%
Irish
10.6%
Scottish
7.0%
Australian Aboriginal
5.5%
German
3.5%
Indian
2.1%
Italian
2.1%
Dutch
1.2%
Chinese
0.9%
Filipino
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.9%
Catholic
19.5%
Anglican
19.0%
Not stated
3.8%
Other religions
2.0%
Uniting Church
1.8%
Hinduism
1.7%
Sikhism
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.2% 859
Separated
3.6% 72
Divorced
9.5% 189
Widowed
4.8% 96
Never married
38.9% 773

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.1%
Couple: no children
27.3%
Couple: no children under 15
17.9%
One parent: children under 15
12.0%
One parent: no children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.2%
2 persons
33.5%
3 persons
19.6%
4 persons
14.3%
5 persons
5.4%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Austins Ferry

Housing Tenure

Of the 907 occupied private dwellings in Austins Ferry at the 2021 Census, 20.2% were rented, 33.1% owned outright and 45.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
33.1% 300 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.6% 414 dwellings
Rented
20.2% 183 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.3%
2 bedrooms
15.4%
3 bedrooms
56.3%
4 bedrooms
21.6%
5 bedrooms
4.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
4.1%
$800-$999/mo
7.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.5%
1 vehicle
32.6%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
9.2%

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

Work, income and education in Austins Ferry

Employment

Employed full-time
37.8% 714 people
Employed part-time
24.1% 455 people
Unemployed
4.2% 79 people
Not in labour force
34.0% 643 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
23.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.5%
Community & Personal Service
16.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Managers
10.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.7%
Labourers
6.3%
Sales Workers
5.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.4%
$800-$999/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.1%
$4,000+/wk
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.4%
Did not go to work
14.5%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Bus
4.4%
Truck
0.9%
Walked only
0.9%
Bicycle
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.9%
Bachelor Degree
20.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.6%
Postgraduate Degree
7.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.7%
Certificate I/II
3.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.6%
Society & Culture
15.9%
Engineering
14.3%
Health
10.9%
Architecture & Building
9.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Education
7.9%
Information Technology
3.7%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.0%
Secondary: Government
19.1%
Vocational Education
17.4%
Primary: Catholic
15.5%
Secondary: Catholic
14.9%
Pre-school
4.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.8%
Has need for assistance
6.8%
Need for assistance not stated
2.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
320
Asthma
125
Arthritis
99
Heart disease
67
Diabetes
64
Lung condition
53
Cancer
28
Stroke
25
Kidney disease
18
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 284
Did not provide
85.2% 1,640

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.9% 288
Not a volunteer
85.1% 1,645

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 5
Previously served
4.5% 87
Never served
95.1% 1,842

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.7%
1 child
15.3%
2 children
30.2%
3 children
14.5%
4 children
5.4%
5+ children
2.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
26
1961: 1970
21
1971: 1980
18
1981: 1990
26
1991: 2000
18
2001: 2010
68
2011: 2015
61
2016
12
2017
17
2018
16
2019
15
2020
8

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

Population Mobility

13.4%
moved in the last year
38.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,993
Moved from TAS
203
Moved: same area (SA2)
24
Moved from NSW
21
Moved from VIC
20
Moved from overseas
19
Moved from QLD
12
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5: 14 hours
28.5%
15: 29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
26.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.3%
Step family: no other children
11.5%
Blended family: no other children
5.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.8%
Other couple: children only
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Austins Ferry

The closest suburb to Austins Ferry is Claremont (Tas.), 1.9 km away.

Claremont (Tas.)
1.9 km away · income $675/wk · rent $320/wk
Herdsmans Cove
3.0 km away · income $503/wk · rent $250/wk
Gagebrook
3.8 km away · income $478/wk · rent $240/wk
Chigwell
3.9 km away · income $667/wk · rent $300/wk
Old Beach
4.2 km away · income $887/wk · rent $400/wk
Berriedale
4.2 km away · income $684/wk · rent $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Austins Ferry

What is the population of Austins Ferry TAS?

The population of Austins Ferry TAS is 2,395 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,123 people per km². Austins Ferry is ranked #2,774 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Austins Ferry?

The median personal income in Austins Ferry TAS is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year. The median household income is $1,625 per week. Family income is $1,870 per week. Austins Ferry is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Austins Ferry?

Median rent in Austins Ferry TAS is $364 per week ($1,577 per month). Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Austins Ferry ranks #2,882 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Austins Ferry?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Austins Ferry TAS is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Austins Ferry?

The median age in Austins Ferry TAS is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Austins Ferry a good suburb to live in?

Austins Ferry is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 2,395. The median income is $762/wk, which is above the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 60022. All dollar figures in AUD.