Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Calder TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Calder TAS is 231 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Calder is $720 per week ($37,440 per year). Median rent in Calder is $220 per week ($953 per month). Calder has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Calder has a population density of 3.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Calder is England. The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calder is $1,289.

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Calder Population

residents (Census 2021)

Calder Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$720/wk

$37,440 per year

#5107 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,289/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Calder Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (117) Female 50.2% (118)

Population Density

3.9

people per km²

231 people · 59.9 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,800

Family income/wk

Calder 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Calder Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

33.3% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

66.7% 54 dwellings

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

Calder Country of Birth

Australia

97.1%

England

2.9%

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

Calder Religion

No Religion

66.5%

Catholic

9.4%

Not stated

6.4%

Anglican

5.6%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.9%

Othr Protestnt

2.1%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Calder Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.6%

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

Calder Employment

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Employed full-time

45.5% 75 people

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Employed part-time

20.6% 34 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 6 people

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Not in labour force

30.3% 50 people

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

Calder Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.9%

Bachelor Degree

21.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.2%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Calder Occupation

Professionals

23.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.0%

Community & Personal Service

15.9%

Managers

11.4%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

Sales Workers

8.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.0%

Labourers

5.7%

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

Calder Field of Study

Engineering

20.7%

Education

16.1%

Agriculture & Environment

14.9%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Management & Commerce

11.5%

Health

10.3%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.4%

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

Calder Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Calder Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

11.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Calder Marital Status

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Married

53.6% 98

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Separated

2.7% 5

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Divorced

7.1% 13

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Widowed

2.2% 4

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Never married

34.4% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Calder Ancestry

English

36.9%

Australian

33.9%

Scottish

7.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.3%

Irish

6.0%

Dutch

2.3%

German

2.0%

New Zealander

2.0%

Polish

1.3%

Other

1.3%

French

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Calder School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

60.5%

Primary — Catholic

14.0%

Vocational Education

14.0%

Secondary — Government

11.6%

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

Calder Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.5% 25

✅

No need for assistance

94.5% 429

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

Calder Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.8% 30

—

Not a volunteer

82.2% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Calder Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.0%

$800-$999/mo

13.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

32.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Calder How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.7%

Did not go to work

12.7%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

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

Calder Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.4%

2 vehicles

41.6%

3 vehicles

22.1%

4+ vehicles

26.0%

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

Calder Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.5%

3 bedrooms

49.4%

4 bedrooms

32.5%

6+ bedrooms

3.6%

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

Calder Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

27.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Calder Indigenous Population

11.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

383

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Calder Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

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

Calder Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

8.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Calder Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.9%

Couple — no children

35.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Calder Military Service

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Previously served

2.3% 4

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Never served

97.7% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Calder Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.6% 22

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Did not provide

87.4% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Calder Children Ever Born

No children

36.8%

1 child

5.3%

2 children

31.6%

3 children

19.7%

4 children

6.6%

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

Calder When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Calder Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

18.1%

30+ hours

14.7%

Did not do domestic work

17.5%

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

Calder Household Size

1 person

17.1%

2 persons

39.0%

3 persons

19.5%

4 persons

17.1%

5 persons

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Calder Where Residents Moved From

Same address

198

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Calder Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.3%

Blended family — no other children

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Calder Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,728/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.7%

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

If you earn X in Calder

Your weekly income

≈ $7,488/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $1,508/wk

Rent share 12.7%

Calder vs State & National Average

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Pop: 116 Income: $481/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 116 Income: $900/wk Rent: $225/wk

Lonnavale

Pop: 116 Income: $530/wk Rent: $180/wk

Boomer Bay

Pop: 117 Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk

Nugent

Pop: 117 Income: $644/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 118 Income: $589/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calder

What is the population of Calder TAS?

The population of Calder TAS is 231 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.9 people per km².Calder is ranked #6,593 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Calder?

The median personal income in Calder TAS is $720 per week, or $37,440 per year.The median household income is $1,728 per week.Family income is $1,800 per week.Calder is ranked #5,107 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Calder?

Median rent in Calder TAS is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 12.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Calder ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Calder?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calder TAS is $1,289. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Calder?

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

Is Calder a good suburb to live in?

Calder is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 231.The median income is $720/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.7% 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: 60089. All dollar figures in AUD.