Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Blessington TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blessington TAS is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blessington is $790 per week ($41,080 per year). Median rent in Blessington is $150 per week ($650 per month). Blessington has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Blessington has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blessington is $1,348.

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Blessington Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blessington Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$790/wk

$41,080 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,348/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Blessington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (47) Female 46.6% (41)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

84 people · 121.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Blessington Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Blessington Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.5% 10 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.5% 13 dwellings

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

Blessington Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Blessington Religion

No Religion

51.9%

Catholic

22.1%

Not stated

10.4%

Anglican

7.8%

Christian (other)

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blessington Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

54.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

30.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Blessington Employment

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Employed full-time

58.7% 27 people

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Employed part-time

19.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

21.7% 10 people

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

Blessington Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

85.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.0%

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

Blessington Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

60.0%

Clerical & Administrative

25.0%

Managers

15.0%

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

Blessington Field of Study

Engineering

64.3%

Architecture & Building

35.7%

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

Blessington Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blessington Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

28.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

23.8%

$4,000+/wk

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blessington Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 34

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Divorced

10.3% 7

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Never married

39.7% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blessington Ancestry

Australian

32.8%

English

26.0%

Scottish

7.6%

Other

7.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.9%

Irish

6.9%

German

6.1%

Dutch

3.8%

Italian

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blessington School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

35.0%

Pre-school

20.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.0%

Secondary — Catholic

15.0%

Vocational Education

15.0%

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

Blessington Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.9% 8

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No need for assistance

95.1% 154

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

Blessington Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.7% 14

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Not a volunteer

80.3% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blessington Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blessington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.4%

Did not go to work

23.7%

Car (passenger)

7.9%

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

Blessington Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.6%

2 vehicles

54.8%

3 vehicles

9.7%

4+ vehicles

12.9%

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

Blessington Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.7%

2 bedrooms

29.0%

3 bedrooms

22.6%

4 bedrooms

38.7%

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

Blessington Population Mobility

3.8%

moved in the last year

28.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blessington Indigenous Population

12.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

131

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blessington Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

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

Blessington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.1%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

15.6%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blessington Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.5%

Couple — no children

32.1%

Couple — no children under 15

25.0%

One parent — children under 15

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blessington Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.6% 5

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Did not provide

92.4% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blessington Children Ever Born

No children

40.0%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

20.0%

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

Blessington When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Blessington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.7%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

28.6%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

12.9%

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

Blessington Household Size

1 person

21.6%

2 persons

35.1%

3 persons

18.9%

4 persons

16.2%

5 persons

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blessington Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

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

Blessington Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blessington Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,374/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.9%

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

If you earn X in Blessington

Your weekly income

≈ $5,954/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,224/wk

Rent share 10.9%

Blessington vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Black River (Tas.)

Pop: 42 Income: $712/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bradys Lake

Pop: 42 Income: $450/wk

Highcroft

Pop: 42 Income: $408/wk Rent: $295/wk

Jackeys Marsh

Pop: 42 Income: $425/wk Rent: $60/wk

Erriba

Pop: 43 Income: $593/wk Rent: $270/wk

Baden

Pop: 43 Income: $550/wk

Compare Blessington

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blessington

What is the population of Blessington TAS?

The population of Blessington TAS is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Blessington?

The median personal income in Blessington TAS is $790 per week, or $41,080 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Blessington?

Median rent in Blessington TAS is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 10.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Blessington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blessington TAS is $1,348. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blessington?

The median age in Blessington TAS is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blessington a good suburb to live in?

Blessington is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 84.The median income is $790/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.9% 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: 60055. All dollar figures in AUD.