Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Boomer Bay TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boomer Bay TAS is 117 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boomer Bay is $657 per week ($34,164 per year). Median rent in Boomer Bay is $220 per week ($953 per month). Boomer Bay has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Boomer Bay has a population density of 23.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boomer Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boomer Bay is $1,083.

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Boomer Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boomer Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$657/wk

$34,164 per year

#6209 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boomer Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.5% (65) Female 43.5% (50)

Population Density

23.0

people per km²

117 people · 5.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Boomer Bay Age Distribution

0-4

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boomer Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.5% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.5% 17 dwellings

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

Boomer Bay Country of Birth

Australia

93.8%

England

6.3%

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

Boomer Bay Religion

No Religion

60.0%

Catholic

22.7%

Anglican

9.1%

Not stated

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boomer Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Boomer Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

30.4% 28 people

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Employed part-time

17.4% 16 people

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Unemployed

6.5% 6 people

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Not in labour force

45.7% 42 people

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

Boomer Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.5%

Bachelor Degree

17.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.5%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

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

Boomer Bay Occupation

Community & Personal Service

35.0%

Professionals

25.0%

Managers

20.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

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

Boomer Bay Field of Study

Architecture & Building

25.0%

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Engineering

15.6%

Society & Culture

12.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.5%

Education

9.4%

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

Boomer Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boomer Bay Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

12.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

18.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boomer Bay Marital Status

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Married

49.5% 54

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Separated

5.5% 6

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Divorced

10.1% 11

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Widowed

9.2% 10

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Never married

25.7% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boomer Bay Ancestry

English

39.1%

Australian

23.1%

Irish

15.4%

Scottish

12.8%

German

3.8%

Dutch

1.9%

Polish

1.9%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boomer Bay Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.8% 13

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No need for assistance

94.2% 211

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

Boomer Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.9% 18

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Not a volunteer

81.1% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boomer Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

46.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

53.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boomer Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.6%

Did not go to work

15.4%

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

Boomer Bay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.5%

1 vehicle

22.8%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

12.3%

4+ vehicles

21.1%

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

Boomer Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.9%

2 bedrooms

29.1%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

20.0%

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

Boomer Bay Population Mobility

3.1%

moved in the last year

29.9%

moved in the last 5 years

10.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boomer Bay Indigenous Population

5.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

224

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boomer Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Boomer Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

10.6%

$300-$399/wk

12.9%

$400-$499/wk

11.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boomer Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.2%

Couple — children under 15

30.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boomer Bay Military Service

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Previously served

5.1% 5

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Never served

94.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boomer Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 13

—

Did not provide

87.9% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boomer Bay Children Ever Born

No children

37.5%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

43.8%

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

Boomer Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

30.9%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

20.6%

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

Boomer Bay Household Size

1 person

35.7%

2 persons

41.1%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boomer Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Boomer Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boomer Bay Schools

schools nearby

government

970

avg ICSEA score

136

total students

Dunalley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 136 students

970

ICSEA

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

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Boomer Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Boomer Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $967/wk

Rent share 18.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Scottsdale

Income: $543/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk

Boomer Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Emita

Pop: 59 Income: $682/wk Rent: $215/wk

Lake Leake

Pop: 59 Income: $493/wk Rent: $175/wk

Royal George

Pop: 59 Income: $833/wk Rent: $192/wk

Cranbrook (Tas.)

Pop: 60 Income: $687/wk Rent: $155/wk

Upper Blessington

Pop: 60 Income: $537/wk Rent: $120/wk

Upper Scamander

Pop: 60 Income: $634/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boomer Bay

What is the population of Boomer Bay TAS?

The population of Boomer Bay TAS is 117 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.0 people per km².Boomer Bay is ranked #8,504 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boomer Bay?

The median personal income in Boomer Bay TAS is $657 per week, or $34,164 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Boomer Bay is ranked #6,209 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boomer Bay?

Median rent in Boomer Bay TAS is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boomer Bay ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boomer Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boomer Bay 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 Boomer Bay?

The median age in Boomer Bay TAS is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boomer Bay a good suburb to live in?

Boomer Bay is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 117.The median income is $657/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 60062. All dollar figures in AUD.