Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Cape Barren Island TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cape Barren Island TAS is 64 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cape Barren Island is $421 per week ($21,892 per year). Median rent in Cape Barren Island is $85 per week ($368 per month). Cape Barren Island has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Cape Barren Island has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (75% of residents).

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Cape Barren Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cape Barren Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$421/wk

$21,892 per year

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Median Rent

$85/wk

$368 per month

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cape Barren Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (33) Female 49.2% (32)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

64 people · 580.4 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,042

Family income/wk

Cape Barren Island Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

25-29

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cape Barren Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 12 dwellings

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

Cape Barren Island Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Cape Barren Island Religion

No Religion

75.0%

Anglican

18.3%

Not stated

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cape Barren Island Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

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

Cape Barren Island Employment

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Employed full-time

8.1% 3 people

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Employed part-time

27.0% 10 people

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Unemployed

16.2% 6 people

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Not in labour force

48.6% 18 people

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

Cape Barren Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

76.9%

Bachelor Degree

23.1%

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

Cape Barren Island Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

54.5%

Community & Personal Service

45.5%

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

Cape Barren Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cape Barren Island Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

16.7%

$650-$799/wk

38.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

27.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cape Barren Island Marital Status

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Married

22.9% 11

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Separated

8.3% 4

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Widowed

6.3% 3

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Never married

62.5% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cape Barren Island Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

49.4%

Australian

22.2%

English

16.0%

Irish

6.2%

Other

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cape Barren Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

54.5%

Secondary — Government

45.5%

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

Cape Barren Island Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.8% 4

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No need for assistance

96.2% 101

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

Cape Barren Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.0% 8

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Not a volunteer

84.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cape Barren Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.3%

Walked only

35.7%

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

Cape Barren Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles

73.7%

1 vehicle

26.3%

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

Cape Barren Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

26.9%

3 bedrooms

53.8%

4 bedrooms

19.2%

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

Cape Barren Island Population Mobility

28.1%

moved in the last year

53.4%

moved in the last 5 years

22.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cape Barren Island Indigenous Population

63.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cape Barren Island Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Cape Barren Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

25.0%

$400-$499/wk

15.0%

$650-$799/wk

30.0%

$800-$999/wk

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cape Barren Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.5%

Couple — no children

28.6%

One parent — no children under 15

21.4%

One parent — children under 15

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cape Barren Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 7

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Did not provide

84.8% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cape Barren Island Children Ever Born

3 children

100.0%

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

Cape Barren Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.8%

5–14 hours

24.1%

15–29 hours

7.4%

30+ hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

37.0%

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

Cape Barren Island Household Size

1 person

43.8%

2 persons

34.4%

3 persons

9.4%

4 persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cape Barren Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Cape Barren Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cape Barren Island Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $725/wk

Median Rent $85/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.7%

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

If you earn X in Cape Barren Island

Your weekly income

≈ $3,142/month

Median rent $85/wk

Left after rent $640/wk

Rent share 11.7%

Cape Barren Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Promised Land

Pop: 32 Income: $466/wk

Arthur River (Tas.)

Pop: 32 Income: $424/wk Rent: $58/wk

Gormanston

Pop: 32 Income: $417/wk Rent: $46/wk

Wiltshire

Pop: 32 Income: $537/wk Rent: $200/wk

Weldborough

Pop: 33 Income: $435/wk

Fitzgerald (Tas.)

Pop: 33 Income: $483/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Cape Barren Island

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Barren Island

What is the population of Cape Barren Island TAS?

The population of Cape Barren Island TAS is 64 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Cape Barren Island?

The median personal income in Cape Barren Island TAS is $421 per week, or $21,892 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $1,042 per week.

How much is rent in Cape Barren Island?

Median rent in Cape Barren Island TAS is $85 per week ($368 per month).Rent represents 11.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Cape Barren Island?

The median age in Cape Barren Island TAS is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cape Barren Island a good suburb to live in?

Cape Barren Island is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 64.The median income is $421/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.7% 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: 60095. All dollar figures in AUD.