Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Birralee TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Birralee TAS is 177 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Birralee is $531 per week ($27,612 per year). Median rent in Birralee is $170 per week ($737 per month). Birralee has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Birralee has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Birralee is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Polish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birralee is $1,083.

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Birralee Population

residents (Census 2021)

Birralee Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$531/wk

$27,612 per year

#7919 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$170/wk

$737 per month

#8038 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Birralee Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (95) Female 45.7% (80)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

177 people · 43.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,300

Family income/wk

Birralee 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 & Locality (SAL)

Birralee Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.3% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.7% 31 dwellings

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

Birralee Country of Birth

Australia

94.0%

England

6.0%

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

Birralee Religion

No Religion

53.8%

Anglican

12.9%

Not stated

12.4%

Catholic

10.8%

Othr Christian

4.3%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Pentecostal

1.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Birralee Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Birralee Languages Spoken at Home

Polish

100.0%

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

Birralee Employment

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Employed full-time

26.7% 35 people

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Employed part-time

22.9% 30 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 5 people

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Not in labour force

46.6% 61 people

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

Birralee Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

74.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.0%

Postgraduate Degree

6.0%

Bachelor Degree

6.0%

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

Birralee Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.8%

Managers

22.0%

Labourers

22.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.2%

Professionals

9.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.3%

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

Birralee Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Management & Commerce

12.5%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Architecture & Building

12.5%

Education

10.0%

Health

10.0%

Society & Culture

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

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

Birralee Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Birralee Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

11.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

14.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Birralee Marital Status

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Married

39.9% 59

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Separated

3.4% 5

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Divorced

20.9% 31

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Widowed

6.8% 10

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Never married

29.1% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Birralee Ancestry

English

41.7%

Australian

24.6%

Scottish

14.9%

Irish

10.1%

German

3.1%

Other

3.1%

Polish

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Birralee School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

76.5%

Secondary — Government

23.5%

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

Birralee Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 20

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 311

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

Birralee Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.1% 34

—

Not a volunteer

75.9% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Birralee Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

9.7%

$450-$599/mo

12.9%

$600-$799/mo

16.1%

$800-$999/mo

9.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

32.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Birralee How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.3%

Did not go to work

14.1%

Truck

4.7%

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

Birralee Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.7%

1 vehicle

24.0%

2 vehicles

25.3%

3 vehicles

25.3%

4+ vehicles

18.7%

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

Birralee Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.9%

2 bedrooms

17.5%

3 bedrooms

47.6%

4 bedrooms

19.0%

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

Birralee Population Mobility

5.5%

moved in the last year

27.4%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Birralee Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

337

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Birralee Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Birralee Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

13.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

14.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Birralee Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.8%

Couple — no children

30.3%

Couple — no children under 15

19.0%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Birralee Military Service

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Previously served

5.0% 7

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Never served

95.0% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Birralee Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.4% 14

—

Did not provide

89.6% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Birralee Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

7.7%

2 children

38.5%

3 children

10.3%

4 children

10.3%

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

Birralee When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Birralee Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.5%

5–14 hours

21.6%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

17.3%

Did not do domestic work

28.8%

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

Birralee Household Size

1 person

27.7%

2 persons

41.5%

3 persons

10.8%

4 persons

7.7%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Birralee Where Residents Moved From

Same address

154

Moved from TAS

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

Birralee Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

64.5%

Blended family — no other children

19.4%

Step family — no other children

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Birralee Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $933/wk

Median Rent $170/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Birralee

Your weekly income

≈ $4,043/month

Median rent $170/wk

Left after rent $763/wk

Rent share 18.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $20/wk

Birralee vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Doctors Rocks

Pop: 89 Income: $774/wk Rent: $263/wk

Weegena

Pop: 89 Income: $490/wk Rent: $320/wk

Abbotsham

Pop: 89 Income: $762/wk Rent: $230/wk

Boat Harbour Beach

Pop: 89 Income: $850/wk Rent: $250/wk

East Ridgley

Pop: 89 Income: $787/wk Rent: $365/wk

Moltema

Pop: 89 Income: $661/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Birralee

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birralee

What is the population of Birralee TAS?

The population of Birralee TAS is 177 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Birralee is ranked #7,297 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Birralee?

The median personal income in Birralee TAS is $531 per week, or $27,612 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,300 per week.Birralee is ranked #7,919 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Birralee?

Median rent in Birralee TAS is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Birralee ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Birralee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birralee TAS is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Birralee?

The median age in Birralee TAS is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Birralee a good suburb to live in?

Birralee is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 177.The median income is $531/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 60047. All dollar figures in AUD.