Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Bishopsbourne TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bishopsbourne TAS is 137 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bishopsbourne is $532 per week ($27,664 per year). Median rent in Bishopsbourne is $195 per week ($845 per month). Bishopsbourne has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Bishopsbourne has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bishopsbourne is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bishopsbourne is $1,365.

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Bishopsbourne Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bishopsbourne Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$532/wk

$27,664 per year

#7913 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$195/wk

$845 per month

#7729 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,365/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bishopsbourne Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (73) Female 47.5% (66)

Population Density

4.0

people per km²

137 people · 34.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Bishopsbourne 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)

Bishopsbourne Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.5% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.5% 15 dwellings

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

Bishopsbourne Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

4.9%

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

Bishopsbourne Religion

No Religion

43.7%

Anglican

27.8%

Catholic

8.7%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Pentecostal

4.8%

Baptist

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Not stated

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bishopsbourne Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.0%

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

Bishopsbourne Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Bishopsbourne Employment

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Employed full-time

38.0% 38 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 25 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 3 people

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Not in labour force

34.0% 34 people

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

Bishopsbourne Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Certificate I/II

5.0%

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

Bishopsbourne Occupation

Managers

18.2%

Clerical & Administrative

18.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.4%

Professionals

16.4%

Sales Workers

10.9%

Community & Personal Service

7.3%

Labourers

7.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.5%

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

Bishopsbourne Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.2%

Agriculture & Environment

18.2%

Health

15.2%

Education

12.1%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Creative Arts

9.1%

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

Bishopsbourne Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bishopsbourne Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

17.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bishopsbourne Marital Status

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Married

49.5% 54

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Divorced

6.4% 7

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Widowed

3.7% 4

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Never married

40.4% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bishopsbourne Ancestry

Australian

44.0%

English

32.1%

Scottish

7.7%

Other

7.1%

Irish

4.2%

Chinese

2.4%

Dutch

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bishopsbourne School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

25.0%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

Secondary — Catholic

15.0%

Vocational Education

15.0%

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

Bishopsbourne Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.9% 10

✅

No need for assistance

96.1% 249

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

Bishopsbourne Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.9% 24

—

Not a volunteer

77.1% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bishopsbourne Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

53.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bishopsbourne How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.9%

Did not go to work

9.3%

Car (passenger)

7.4%

Truck

7.4%

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

Bishopsbourne Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.8%

2 vehicles

28.9%

3 vehicles

24.4%

4+ vehicles

28.9%

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

Bishopsbourne Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

11.3%

3 bedrooms

54.7%

4 bedrooms

22.6%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

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

Bishopsbourne Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

25.0%

moved in the last 5 years

6.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bishopsbourne Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

270

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bishopsbourne Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Mental health

Stroke

Diabetes

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

Bishopsbourne Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

8.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bishopsbourne Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.5%

Couple — no children

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bishopsbourne Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.6% 11

—

Did not provide

90.4% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bishopsbourne Children Ever Born

No children

40.6%

2 children

31.3%

3 children

28.1%

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

Bishopsbourne When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Bishopsbourne Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.3%

5–14 hours

31.5%

15–29 hours

24.3%

30+ hours

3.6%

Did not do domestic work

25.2%

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

Bishopsbourne Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

42.0%

3 persons

12.0%

4 persons

14.0%

5 persons

6.0%

6+ persons

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bishopsbourne Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bishopsbourne Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,399/wk

Median Rent $195/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.9%

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

If you earn X in Bishopsbourne

Your weekly income

≈ $6,062/month

Median rent $195/wk

Left after rent $1,204/wk

Rent share 13.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $45/wk

Bishopsbourne vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

York Plains (Tas.)

Pop: 69 Income: $833/wk Rent: $195/wk

Gray (Tas.)

Pop: 71 Income: $388/wk

Merseylea

Pop: 71 Income: $762/wk Rent: $108/wk

Bakers Beach

Pop: 72 Income: $660/wk Rent: $50/wk

Flintstone

Pop: 73 Income: $545/wk

Rhyndaston

Pop: 73 Income: $532/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishopsbourne

What is the population of Bishopsbourne TAS?

The population of Bishopsbourne TAS is 137 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.0 people per km².Bishopsbourne is ranked #8,016 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bishopsbourne?

The median personal income in Bishopsbourne TAS is $532 per week, or $27,664 per year.The median household income is $1,399 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Bishopsbourne is ranked #7,913 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bishopsbourne?

Median rent in Bishopsbourne TAS is $195 per week ($845 per month).Rent represents 13.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bishopsbourne ranks #7,729 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bishopsbourne?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bishopsbourne TAS is $1,365. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bishopsbourne?

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

Is Bishopsbourne a good suburb to live in?

Bishopsbourne is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 137.The median income is $532/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.9% 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: 60048. All dollar figures in AUD.