Suburbs Cairns Bay

Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Cairns Bay TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cairns Bay TAS is 47 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cairns Bay is $425 per week ($22,100 per year). Median rent in Cairns Bay is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Cairns Bay has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Cairns Bay has a population density of 17.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cairns Bay is $1,172.

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📍 Cairns Bay, Tasmania — 43.1866°S, 146.9577°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Cairns Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cairns Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$425/wk
$22,100 per year
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Median Rent
$255/wk
$1,105 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,172/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cairns Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.1% (28) Female 34.9% (15)

Population Density

17.3
people per km²
47 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Cairns Bay Age Distribution

0-4
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cairns Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 10 dwellings

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

Cairns Bay Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cairns Bay Religion

No Religion
53.7%
Catholic
22.0%
Anglican
17.1%
Not stated
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cairns Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.4%

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

Cairns Bay Employment

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Employed full-time
9.4% 3 people
⏰
Employed part-time
40.6% 13 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 16 people

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

Cairns Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Cairns Bay Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Cairns Bay Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Management & Commerce
50.0%

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

Cairns Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cairns Bay Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
21.4%
$650-$799/wk
28.6%
$800-$999/wk
28.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cairns Bay Marital Status

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Married
54.1% 20
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Never married
45.9% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cairns Bay Ancestry

Australian
49.0%
English
28.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
16.3%
Scottish
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cairns Bay Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
10.6% 9
✅
No need for assistance
89.4% 76

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

Cairns Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.1% 8
—
Not a volunteer
78.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cairns Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cairns Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.2%
Car (passenger)
30.8%

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

Cairns Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.6%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
23.5%

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

Cairns Bay Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
76.9%
4 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Cairns Bay Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cairns Bay Indigenous Population

15.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
13
Indigenous residents
72
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cairns Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Mental health
4
Stroke
4
Asthma
3

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

Cairns Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.8%
$150-$299/wk
14.8%
$300-$399/wk
18.5%
$400-$499/wk
18.5%
$650-$799/wk
18.5%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cairns Bay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.1%
Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
22.2%
One parent — no children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cairns Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.8% 3
—
Did not provide
91.2% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cairns Bay When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Cairns Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
17.9%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
39.3%

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

Cairns Bay Household Size

1 person
29.4%
2 persons
47.1%
3 persons
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cairns Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cairns Bay Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
954
avg ICSEA score
149
total students
Sacred Heart Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 149 students
954
ICSEA

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

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Cairns Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $255/wk
Rent-to-Income 28.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Cairns Bay

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $255/wk
Left after rent $645/wk
Rent share 28.3%

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Cairns Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Burns Creek
Pop: 24 Income: $1,041/wk
Camena
Pop: 24 Income: $774/wk Rent: $138/wk
Lillico (Tas.)
Pop: 24 Income: $774/wk Rent: $160/wk
Oaks
Pop: 24 Income: $550/wk Rent: $300/wk
Pelham (Tas.)
Pop: 24 Income: $445/wk Rent: $250/wk
Strickland
Pop: 24 Income: $474/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cairns Bay

What is the population of Cairns Bay TAS?

The population of Cairns Bay TAS is 47 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Cairns Bay?

The median personal income in Cairns Bay TAS is $425 per week, or $22,100 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Cairns Bay?

Median rent in Cairns Bay TAS is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 28.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Cairns Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cairns Bay TAS is $1,172. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cairns Bay?

The median age in Cairns Bay TAS is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cairns Bay a good suburb to live in?

Cairns Bay is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 47.The median income is $425/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.3% 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: 60088. All dollar figures in AUD.