Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Bushy Park TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bushy Park TAS is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bushy Park is $759 per week ($39,468 per year). Median rent in Bushy Park is $200 per week ($867 per month). Bushy Park has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Bushy Park has a population density of 6.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bushy Park is India. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bushy Park is $1,094.

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Bushy Park Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bushy Park Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$759/wk

$39,468 per year

#4333 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,094/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bushy Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (75) Female 47.9% (69)

Population Density

6.7

people per km²

147 people · 22.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Bushy Park 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)

Bushy Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.2% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.8% 20 dwellings

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

Bushy Park Country of Birth

Australia

90.4%

India

5.5%

England

4.1%

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

Bushy Park Religion

No Religion

41.8%

Anglican

32.8%

Catholic

14.9%

Not stated

4.5%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bushy Park Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Bushy Park Languages Spoken at Home

Malayalam

100.0%

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

Bushy Park Employment

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Employed full-time

39.6% 42 people

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Employed part-time

22.6% 24 people

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Not in labour force

37.7% 40 people

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

Bushy Park Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.4%

Bachelor Degree

23.7%

Postgraduate Degree

21.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.9%

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

Bushy Park Occupation

Managers

20.5%

Labourers

20.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Professionals

13.6%

Sales Workers

11.4%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Clerical & Administrative

6.8%

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

Bushy Park Field of Study

Society & Culture

32.1%

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Engineering

17.9%

Creative Arts

14.3%

Agriculture & Environment

10.7%

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

Bushy Park Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bushy Park Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

13.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$4,000+/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bushy Park Marital Status

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Married

43.9% 50

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Separated

2.6% 3

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Divorced

9.6% 11

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Widowed

5.3% 6

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Never married

38.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bushy Park Ancestry

Australian

39.2%

English

30.7%

Irish

6.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.7%

French

3.4%

Scottish

3.4%

Polish

2.8%

South African

2.8%

Indian

2.3%

Welsh

1.7%

Other

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bushy Park School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

64.7%

Primary — Catholic

17.6%

Secondary — Government

17.6%

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

Bushy Park Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.4% 20

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No need for assistance

92.6% 249

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

Bushy Park Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.0% 17

—

Not a volunteer

85.0% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bushy Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

27.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

72.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bushy Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.6%

Did not go to work

12.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

11.0%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

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

Bushy Park Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.0%

2 vehicles

38.0%

3 vehicles

12.0%

4+ vehicles

18.0%

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

Bushy Park Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.0%

3 bedrooms

52.0%

4 bedrooms

16.0%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

8.0%

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

Bushy Park Population Mobility

2.3%

moved in the last year

42.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bushy Park Indigenous Population

5.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

249

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bushy Park Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

Heart disease

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

Bushy Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

10.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

17.2%

$800-$999/wk

14.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bushy Park Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.9%

Couple — children under 15

40.0%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bushy Park Military Service

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Previously served

6.4% 7

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Never served

93.6% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bushy Park Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 15

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Did not provide

86.1% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bushy Park Children Ever Born

No children

43.5%

2 children

17.4%

3 children

39.1%

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

Bushy Park When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2019

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

Bushy Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.7%

5–14 hours

23.9%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

22.9%

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

Bushy Park Household Size

1 person

31.1%

2 persons

44.4%

3 persons

15.6%

5 persons

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bushy Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.2%

Blended family — no other children

27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bushy Park Schools

schools nearby

government

890

avg ICSEA score

203

total students

Glenora District School Government

Combined · K-12 · 203 students

890

ICSEA

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

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Bushy Park Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,359/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in Bushy Park

Your weekly income

≈ $5,889/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,159/wk

Rent share 14.7%

Bushy Park vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bushy Park

What is the population of Bushy Park TAS?

The population of Bushy Park TAS is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.7 people per km².Bushy Park is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bushy Park?

The median personal income in Bushy Park TAS is $759 per week, or $39,468 per year.The median household income is $1,359 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Bushy Park is ranked #4,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bushy Park?

Median rent in Bushy Park TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bushy Park ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bushy Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bushy Park TAS is $1,094. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bushy Park?

The median age in Bushy Park TAS is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bushy Park a good suburb to live in?

Bushy Park is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 147.The median income is $759/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 60086. All dollar figures in AUD.