Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Bellingham TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bellingham TAS is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bellingham is $509 per week ($26,468 per year). Median rent in Bellingham is $215 per week ($932 per month). Bellingham has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Bellingham has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bellingham is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellingham is $992.

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Bellingham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bellingham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$509/wk

$26,468 per year

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$992/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bellingham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (41) Female 44.6% (33)

Population Density

6.9

people per km²

78 people · 11.2 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,312

Family income/wk

Bellingham Age Distribution

5-9

25-29

30-34

35-39

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bellingham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.6% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.4% 12 dwellings

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

Bellingham Country of Birth

Australia

83.8%

England

16.2%

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

Bellingham Religion

No Religion

56.1%

Catholic

19.7%

Anglican

12.1%

Not stated

7.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bellingham Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

49.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

27.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

17.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Bellingham Employment

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Employed full-time

32.8% 22 people

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Employed part-time

16.4% 11 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

46.3% 31 people

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

Bellingham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

33.3%

Bachelor Degree

11.1%

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

Bellingham Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

46.7%

Managers

26.7%

Community & Personal Service

26.7%

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

Bellingham Field of Study

Engineering

40.0%

Health

30.0%

Management & Commerce

30.0%

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

Bellingham Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bellingham Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

22.7%

$400-$499/wk

13.6%

$500-$649/wk

18.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bellingham Marital Status

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Married

45.2% 33

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Separated

6.8% 5

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Divorced

17.8% 13

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Widowed

4.1% 3

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Never married

26.0% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bellingham Ancestry

English

41.5%

Australian

31.7%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

7.3%

Other

6.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bellingham School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Vocational Education

50.0%

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

Bellingham Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.6% 12

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No need for assistance

91.4% 128

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

Bellingham Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.0% 12

—

Not a volunteer

81.0% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bellingham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

40.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bellingham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.1%

Did not go to work

17.9%

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

Bellingham Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.3%

2 vehicles

42.1%

3 vehicles

23.7%

4+ vehicles

7.9%

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

Bellingham Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.1%

2 bedrooms

18.9%

3 bedrooms

51.4%

4 bedrooms

21.6%

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

Bellingham Population Mobility

15.4%

moved in the last year

45.6%

moved in the last 5 years

9.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bellingham Indigenous Population

5.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

132

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bellingham Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Cancer

Lung condition

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Bellingham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

20.8%

$150-$299/wk

17.0%

$300-$399/wk

13.2%

$400-$499/wk

13.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bellingham Family Structure

Couple — no children

78.0%

One parent — children under 15

10.0%

Couple — children under 15

6.0%

Couple — no children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bellingham Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 3

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Never served

95.3% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bellingham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 7

—

Did not provide

88.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bellingham Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Bellingham When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

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

Bellingham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.3%

5–14 hours

27.0%

15–29 hours

19.0%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

27.0%

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

Bellingham Household Size

1 person

38.7%

2 persons

61.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bellingham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

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

Bellingham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bellingham Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,050/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Bellingham

Your weekly income

≈ $4,550/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $835/wk

Rent share 20.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sheffield

Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $15/wk

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $65/wk

Scottsdale

Income: $543/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $5/wk

Bellingham vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Andover

Pop: 39 Income: $933/wk Rent: $225/wk

Targa

Pop: 39 Income: $491/wk Rent: $180/wk

West Montagu

Pop: 39 Income: $574/wk

Raminea

Pop: 40 Income: $491/wk Rent: $275/wk

Connellys Marsh

Pop: 40 Income: $514/wk

Derwent Bridge

Pop: 40 Income: $942/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bellingham

What is the population of Bellingham TAS?

The population of Bellingham TAS is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Bellingham?

The median personal income in Bellingham TAS is $509 per week, or $26,468 per year.The median household income is $1,050 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in Bellingham?

Median rent in Bellingham TAS is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bellingham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellingham TAS is $992. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bellingham?

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

Is Bellingham a good suburb to live in?

Bellingham is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 78.The median income is $509/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 60040. All dollar figures in AUD.