Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Avoca TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Avoca TAS is 192 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Avoca is $435 per week ($22,620 per year). Median rent in Avoca is $180 per week ($780 per month). Avoca has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Avoca has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Avoca is $675.

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Avoca Population

residents (Census 2021)

Avoca Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$435/wk

$22,620 per year

#8702 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$675/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Avoca Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (93) Female 50.3% (94)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

192 people · 393.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,125

Family income/wk

Avoca 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Avoca Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.5% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

24.5% 13 dwellings

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

Avoca Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Avoca Religion

No Religion

51.6%

Anglican

22.8%

Not stated

15.2%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Catholic

3.3%

Buddhism

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Avoca Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.6%

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

Avoca Employment

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Employed full-time

22.7% 30 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 27 people

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Unemployed

6.1% 8 people

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Not in labour force

50.8% 67 people

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

Avoca Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

36.6%

Bachelor Degree

17.1%

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

Avoca Occupation

Professionals

28.0%

Labourers

24.0%

Managers

20.0%

Community & Personal Service

16.0%

Sales Workers

12.0%

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

Avoca Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

45.5%

Health

27.3%

Society & Culture

27.3%

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

Avoca Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Avoca Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$400-$499/wk

15.1%

$500-$649/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Avoca Marital Status

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Married

41.6% 69

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Separated

2.4% 4

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Divorced

6.6% 11

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Widowed

8.4% 14

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Never married

41.0% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Avoca Ancestry

English

39.0%

Australian

33.9%

Scottish

11.0%

Irish

6.0%

Other

3.2%

New Zealander

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

German

1.4%

Italian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Avoca School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

44.4%

Vocational Education

22.2%

Pre-school

16.7%

Primary — Government

16.7%

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

Avoca Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

14.9% 48

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No need for assistance

85.1% 274

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

Avoca Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.9% 28

—

Not a volunteer

80.1% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Avoca Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Avoca How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.0%

Walked only

16.0%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Did not go to work

6.0%

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

Avoca Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.0%

1 vehicle

39.4%

2 vehicles

36.6%

3 vehicles

11.3%

4+ vehicles

5.6%

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

Avoca Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.2%

2 bedrooms

14.5%

3 bedrooms

53.9%

4 bedrooms

14.5%

5 bedrooms

3.9%

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

Avoca Population Mobility

11.1%

moved in the last year

28.8%

moved in the last 5 years

7.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

40.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Avoca Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

319

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Avoca Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Stroke

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

Avoca Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

19.4%

$300-$399/wk

11.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Avoca Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.4%

Couple — children under 15

25.8%

Couple — no children under 15

16.4%

One parent — no children under 15

9.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Avoca Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 7

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Never served

95.1% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Avoca Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.6% 24

—

Did not provide

82.4% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Avoca Children Ever Born

No children

31.0%

1 child

9.5%

2 children

21.4%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

21.4%

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

Avoca When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

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

Avoca Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

9.5%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

35.0%

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

Avoca Household Size

1 person

29.9%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

6.5%

5 persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Avoca Where Residents Moved From

Same address

144

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Avoca Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Avoca Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $866/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.8%

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

If you earn X in Avoca

Your weekly income

≈ $3,753/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $686/wk

Rent share 20.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $30/wk

Avoca vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Pyengana

Pop: 96 Income: $599/wk Rent: $215/wk

Osmaston

Pop: 96 Income: $714/wk Rent: $250/wk

Harford

Pop: 97 Income: $682/wk Rent: $78/wk

Mella

Pop: 97 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk

Patersonia

Pop: 97 Income: $718/wk Rent: $293/wk

South Bruny

Pop: 98 Income: $599/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avoca

What is the population of Avoca TAS?

The population of Avoca TAS is 192 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Avoca is ranked #7,064 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Avoca?

The median personal income in Avoca TAS is $435 per week, or $22,620 per year.The median household income is $866 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.Avoca is ranked #8,702 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Avoca?

Median rent in Avoca TAS is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Avoca ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Avoca?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Avoca TAS is $675. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Avoca?

The median age in Avoca TAS is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Avoca a good suburb to live in?

Avoca is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 192.The median income is $435/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% 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: 60023. All dollar figures in AUD.