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Boat Harbour TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boat Harbour TAS is 339 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boat Harbour is $664 per week ($34,528 per year). Median rent in Boat Harbour is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Boat Harbour has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Boat Harbour has a population density of 20.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boat Harbour is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boat Harbour is $1,105.

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Boat Harbour Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boat Harbour Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$664/wk

$34,528 per year

#6091 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,105/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Boat Harbour Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (177) Female 47.9% (163)

Population Density

20.2

people per km²

339 people · 16.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,704

Family income/wk

Boat Harbour 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)

Boat Harbour Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.0% 61 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.0% 46 dwellings

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

Boat Harbour Country of Birth

Australia

89.7%

England

10.3%

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

Boat Harbour Religion

No Religion

47.6%

Catholic

14.5%

Anglican

10.5%

Not stated

8.4%

Baptist

7.5%

Christian (other)

4.8%

Othr Protestnt

3.9%

Pentecostal

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boat Harbour Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Boat Harbour Employment

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Employed full-time

32.2% 85 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.7% 60 people

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Unemployed

1.1% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

43.9% 116 people

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

Boat Harbour Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.1%

Bachelor Degree

27.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.6%

Postgraduate Degree

6.6%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Boat Harbour Occupation

Professionals

33.7%

Managers

17.4%

Community & Personal Service

12.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.1%

Labourers

5.8%

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

Boat Harbour Field of Study

Engineering

19.8%

Health

16.7%

Education

15.6%

Management & Commerce

12.5%

Agriculture & Environment

10.4%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.3%

Society & Culture

6.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

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

Boat Harbour Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boat Harbour Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

14.9%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boat Harbour Marital Status

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Married

54.6% 159

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Separated

3.4% 10

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Divorced

7.9% 23

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Widowed

6.9% 20

👤

Never married

27.1% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boat Harbour Ancestry

English

37.0%

Australian

30.3%

Irish

9.0%

Scottish

7.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.7%

Other

3.8%

German

2.3%

Dutch

2.1%

Filipino

0.8%

Maltese

0.8%

Polish

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boat Harbour School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.9%

Secondary — Government

30.6%

Vocational Education

10.2%

Primary — Catholic

6.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.1%

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

Boat Harbour Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 33

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 619

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

Boat Harbour Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.3% 74

—

Not a volunteer

72.7% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boat Harbour Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

16.3%

$600-$799/mo

18.6%

$800-$999/mo

7.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

7.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boat Harbour How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.0%

Did not go to work

9.6%

Car (passenger)

8.9%

Walked only

4.4%

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

Boat Harbour Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.3%

1 vehicle

21.1%

2 vehicles

39.8%

3 vehicles

24.8%

4+ vehicles

12.0%

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

Boat Harbour Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.7%

2 bedrooms

8.5%

3 bedrooms

52.7%

4 bedrooms

22.5%

5 bedrooms

7.0%

6+ bedrooms

4.7%

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

Boat Harbour Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

35.5%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boat Harbour Indigenous Population

8.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

597

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boat Harbour Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Boat Harbour Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

10.6%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boat Harbour Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.8%

Couple — children under 15

36.6%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boat Harbour Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 8

👤

Never served

97.1% 265

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boat Harbour Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 46

—

Did not provide

83.3% 229

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boat Harbour Children Ever Born

No children

21.3%

1 child

4.3%

2 children

30.9%

3 children

28.7%

4 children

14.9%

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

Boat Harbour When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Boat Harbour Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.5%

5–14 hours

26.6%

15–29 hours

20.4%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

19.7%

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

Boat Harbour Household Size

1 person

25.8%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

7.8%

4 persons

14.8%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boat Harbour Where Residents Moved From

Same address

281

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Boat Harbour Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boat Harbour 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 Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,511/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.9%

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

If you earn X in Boat Harbour

Your weekly income

≈ $6,548/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,211/wk

Rent share 19.9%

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Boat Harbour vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

White Hills (Tas.)

Pop: 172 Income: $792/wk Rent: $275/wk

Lady Barron

Pop: 173 Income: $580/wk Rent: $145/wk

Glenfern (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $621/wk Rent: $280/wk

Wattle Hill (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $606/wk Rent: $235/wk

Castle Forbes Bay

Pop: 176 Income: $537/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 177 Income: $531/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boat Harbour

What is the population of Boat Harbour TAS?

The population of Boat Harbour TAS is 339 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.2 people per km².Boat Harbour is ranked #5,760 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boat Harbour?

The median personal income in Boat Harbour TAS is $664 per week, or $34,528 per year.The median household income is $1,511 per week.Family income is $1,704 per week.Boat Harbour is ranked #6,091 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boat Harbour?

Median rent in Boat Harbour TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boat Harbour ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boat Harbour?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boat Harbour TAS is $1,105. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boat Harbour?

The median age in Boat Harbour TAS is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boat Harbour a good suburb to live in?

Boat Harbour is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 339.The median income is $664/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 60058. All dollar figures in AUD.