Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Boat Harbour Beach TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boat Harbour Beach TAS is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boat Harbour Beach is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Boat Harbour Beach is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Boat Harbour Beach has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Boat Harbour Beach has a population density of 270.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boat Harbour Beach is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boat Harbour Beach is $2,200.

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Boat Harbour Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boat Harbour Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$850/wk

$44,200 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,200/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Boat Harbour Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (44) Female 52.2% (48)

Population Density

270.8

people per km²

89 people · 0.3 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$2,124

Family income/wk

Boat Harbour Beach Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boat Harbour Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 6 dwellings

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

Boat Harbour Beach Country of Birth

Australia

90.0%

Germany

10.0%

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

Boat Harbour Beach Religion

No Religion

48.5%

Anglican

18.6%

Not stated

11.3%

Christian (other)

9.3%

Baptist

8.2%

Catholic

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.9%

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

Boat Harbour Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

35.1% 26 people

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Employed part-time

25.7% 19 people

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Not in labour force

39.2% 29 people

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

Boat Harbour Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

33.3%

Bachelor Degree

22.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Postgraduate Degree

14.6%

Certificate I/II

12.5%

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

Boat Harbour Beach Occupation

Professionals

37.0%

Managers

25.9%

Labourers

14.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

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

Boat Harbour Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

34.6%

Health

26.9%

Architecture & Building

15.4%

Engineering

11.5%

Education

11.5%

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

Boat Harbour Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

18.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

18.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.4%

$4,000+/wk

34.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Marital Status

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Married

64.0% 48

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Separated

10.7% 8

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Divorced

13.3% 10

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Never married

12.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Ancestry

English

41.5%

Australian

16.9%

Irish

12.7%

Other

9.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.8%

Croatian

6.8%

Scottish

3.4%

French

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

66.7%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

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

Boat Harbour Beach Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.0% 3

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No need for assistance

98.0% 149

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

Boat Harbour Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.4% 18

—

Not a volunteer

74.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

57.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.0%

Car (passenger)

15.0%

Other

10.0%

Did not go to work

10.0%

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

Boat Harbour Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle

46.3%

2 vehicles

41.5%

3 vehicles

12.2%

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

Boat Harbour Beach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

33.3%

3 bedrooms

47.6%

4 bedrooms

11.9%

6+ bedrooms

7.1%

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

Boat Harbour Beach Population Mobility

19.8%

moved in the last year

36.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Indigenous Population

5.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

152

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Boat Harbour Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$400-$499/wk

10.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,500+/wk

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.6%

Couple — children under 15

44.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Military Service

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Previously served

9.7% 7

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Never served

90.3% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 11

—

Did not provide

85.1% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Boat Harbour Beach When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2017

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

Boat Harbour Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

39.4%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

10.6%

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

Boat Harbour Beach Household Size

1 person

46.5%

2 persons

34.9%

3 persons

11.6%

6+ persons

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Boat Harbour Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boat Harbour Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

981

avg ICSEA score

234

total students

Boat Harbour Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 234 students

981

ICSEA

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

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Boat Harbour Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Boat Harbour Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,312/wk

Rent share 16.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cressy (Tas.)

Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Boat Harbour Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Montumana

Pop: 46 Income: $525/wk Rent: $145/wk

Whitefoord

Pop: 46 Income: $416/wk Rent: $140/wk

Cairns Bay

Pop: 47 Income: $425/wk Rent: $255/wk

Herrick

Pop: 47 Income: $433/wk Rent: $233/wk

Stonor

Pop: 47 Income: $512/wk

Charlotte Cove

Pop: 48 Income: $519/wk Rent: $293/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boat Harbour Beach

What is the population of Boat Harbour Beach TAS?

The population of Boat Harbour Beach TAS is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 270.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Boat Harbour Beach?

The median personal income in Boat Harbour Beach TAS is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Boat Harbour Beach?

Median rent in Boat Harbour Beach TAS is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Boat Harbour Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boat Harbour Beach TAS is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boat Harbour Beach?

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

Is Boat Harbour Beach a good suburb to live in?

Boat Harbour Beach is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 89.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 60059. All dollar figures in AUD.