Suburbs Birchs Bay

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Birchs Bay TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Birchs Bay TAS is 116 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Birchs Bay is $481 per week ($25,012 per year). Median rent in Birchs Bay is $200 per week ($867 per month). Birchs Bay has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Birchs Bay has a population density of 14.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Birchs Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (74% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birchs Bay is $1,733.

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📍 Birchs Bay, Tasmania — 43.1858°S, 147.2247°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Birchs Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Birchs Bay Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$481/wk
$25,012 per year
#8409 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Birchs Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (61) Female 47.4% (55)

Population Density

14.5
people per km²
116 people · 8.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Birchs Bay Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
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)

Birchs Bay Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
60.9% 28 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
39.1% 18 dwellings

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

Birchs Bay Country of Birth

Australia
83.0%
England
17.0%

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

Birchs Bay Religion

No Religion
73.9%
Catholic
11.7%
Anglican
7.2%
Uniting Church
4.5%
Not stated
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Birchs Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%

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

Birchs Bay Employment

💼
Employed full-time
15.2% 15 people
⏰
Employed part-time
18.2% 18 people
🔍
Unemployed
8.1% 8 people
🏠
Not in labour force
58.6% 58 people

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

Birchs Bay Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
36.2%
Certificate III/IV
24.1%
Postgraduate Degree
17.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.9%

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

Birchs Bay Occupation

Professionals
26.5%
Sales Workers
26.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.6%
Managers
8.8%
Community & Personal Service
8.8%
Clerical & Administrative
8.8%

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

Birchs Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.0%
Engineering
20.0%
Society & Culture
20.0%
Health
15.0%
Education
15.0%

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

Birchs Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Birchs Bay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
18.2%
$300-$399/wk
15.2%
$650-$799/wk
24.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Birchs Bay Marital Status

💍
Married
56.1% 55
📋
Divorced
9.2% 9
👤
Never married
34.7% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Birchs Bay Ancestry

English
34.8%
Australian
24.5%
Irish
16.1%
Scottish
14.2%
German
4.5%
French
3.9%
Other
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Birchs Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
71.4%
Secondary — Government
28.6%

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

Birchs Bay Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.0% 7
✅
No need for assistance
97.0% 229

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

Birchs Bay Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
28.8% 30
—
Not a volunteer
71.2% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Birchs Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
35.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Birchs Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.5%
Did not go to work
26.9%
Walked only
11.5%

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

Birchs Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.4%
2 vehicles
39.2%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
11.8%

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

Birchs Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.0%
2 bedrooms
10.0%
3 bedrooms
36.0%
4 bedrooms
26.0%
5 bedrooms
22.0%

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

Birchs Bay Population Mobility

19.0%
moved in the last year
36.8%
moved in the last 5 years
9.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Birchs Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
245
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Birchs Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
20
Asthma
6
Diabetes
5
Cancer
5
Arthritis
3

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

Birchs Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.6%
$1-$149/wk
10.8%
$150-$299/wk
2.9%
$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
8.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Birchs Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.0%
Couple — children under 15
23.5%
Couple — no children under 15
14.7%
One parent — children under 15
6.9%
One parent — no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Birchs Bay Military Service

🏅
Previously served
6.7% 7
👤
Never served
93.3% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Birchs Bay Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 13
—
Did not provide
86.9% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Birchs Bay Children Ever Born

No children
31.8%
2 children
50.0%
3 children
18.2%

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

Birchs Bay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
3
1971–1980
5
1981–1990
11
1991–2000
6
2001–2010
7

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

Birchs Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.0%
5–14 hours
32.4%
15–29 hours
20.7%
30+ hours
19.8%
Did not do domestic work
9.0%

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

Birchs Bay Household Size

1 person
19.3%
2 persons
50.9%
3 persons
12.3%
4 persons
12.3%
6+ persons
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Birchs Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address
94
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from NSW
3

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

Birchs Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Birchs Bay Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1011
avg ICSEA score
336
total students
Woodbridge School Government
Combined · K-12 · 336 students
1011
ICSEA

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

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Birchs Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Birchs Bay

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $987/wk
Rent share 16.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)
Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $50/wk

Birchs Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Preolenna
Pop: 58 Income: $412/wk Rent: $250/wk
Boyer
Pop: 58 Income: $762/wk Rent: $290/wk
Alcomie
Pop: 58 Income: $350/wk Rent: $200/wk
Emita
Pop: 59 Income: $682/wk Rent: $215/wk
Lake Leake
Pop: 59 Income: $493/wk Rent: $175/wk
Royal George
Pop: 59 Income: $833/wk Rent: $192/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birchs Bay

What is the population of Birchs Bay TAS?

The population of Birchs Bay TAS is 116 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.5 people per km².Birchs Bay is ranked #8,532 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Birchs Bay?

The median personal income in Birchs Bay TAS is $481 per week, or $25,012 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Birchs Bay is ranked #8,409 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Birchs Bay?

Median rent in Birchs Bay TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Birchs Bay ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Birchs Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birchs Bay TAS is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Birchs Bay?

The median age in Birchs Bay TAS is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Birchs Bay a good suburb to live in?

Birchs Bay is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 116.The median income is $481/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 60046. All dollar figures in AUD.