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Carlton River TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carlton River TAS is 347 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carlton River is $727 per week ($37,804 per year). Median rent in Carlton River is $383 per week ($1,660 per month). Carlton River has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Carlton River has a population density of 12.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carlton River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlton River is $1,300.

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Carlton River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Carlton River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$727/wk

$37,804 per year

#4972 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$383/wk

$1,660 per month

#2419 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Carlton River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (178) Female 49.0% (171)

Population Density

12.2

people per km²

347 people · 28.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Carlton River 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)

Carlton River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.1% 45 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.9% 62 dwellings

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

Carlton River Country of Birth

Australia

91.0%

England

6.2%

Germany

2.8%

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

Carlton River Religion

No Religion

58.6%

Anglican

14.1%

Not stated

11.4%

Catholic

8.1%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Baptist

2.4%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.5%

Uniting Church

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carlton River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.3%

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

Carlton River Employment

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Employed full-time

34.2% 77 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 46 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 8 people

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Not in labour force

41.8% 94 people

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

Carlton River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.0%

Bachelor Degree

29.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Postgraduate Degree

2.1%

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

Carlton River Occupation

Professionals

29.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.3%

Community & Personal Service

16.3%

Managers

14.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.6%

Sales Workers

8.1%

Labourers

4.7%

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

Carlton River Field of Study

Society & Culture

17.2%

Management & Commerce

17.2%

Health

13.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.5%

Creative Arts

10.3%

Architecture & Building

9.2%

Engineering

6.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.9%

Agriculture & Environment

3.4%

Information Technology

3.4%

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

Carlton River Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carlton River Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

2.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carlton River Marital Status

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Married

40.3% 118

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Separated

4.1% 12

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Divorced

11.3% 33

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Widowed

4.8% 14

👤

Never married

39.6% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carlton River Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

29.7%

Irish

10.7%

Scottish

6.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.5%

Other

3.6%

German

3.2%

Dutch

1.3%

Italian

1.3%

Croatian

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Polish

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carlton River School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

41.3%

Primary — Government

30.2%

Pre-school

11.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

Vocational Education

4.8%

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

Carlton River Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.9% 31

✅

No need for assistance

95.1% 603

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

Carlton River Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.4% 42

—

Not a volunteer

83.6% 214

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carlton River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

12.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

37.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carlton River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.8%

Did not go to work

25.4%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

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

Carlton River Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.2%

2 vehicles

46.1%

3 vehicles

16.5%

4+ vehicles

12.2%

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

Carlton River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

19.7%

3 bedrooms

46.7%

4 bedrooms

20.5%

5 bedrooms

7.4%

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

Carlton River Population Mobility

13.9%

moved in the last year

42.2%

moved in the last 5 years

6.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carlton River Indigenous Population

5.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

595

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carlton River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

Dementia

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Carlton River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.3%

$1-$149/wk

9.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carlton River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.4%

Couple — no children

35.5%

One parent — children under 15

11.0%

Couple — no children under 15

6.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carlton River Military Service

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Previously served

9.5% 24

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Never served

90.5% 229

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carlton River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.9% 25

—

Did not provide

90.1% 227

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carlton River Children Ever Born

No children

45.0%

1 child

15.6%

2 children

10.1%

3 children

21.1%

4 children

8.3%

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

Carlton River When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Carlton River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

31.9%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

22.8%

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

Carlton River Household Size

1 person

23.5%

2 persons

46.2%

3 persons

10.1%

4 persons

12.6%

5 persons

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carlton River Where Residents Moved From

Same address

260

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Carlton River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.6%

Blended family — no other children

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carlton River Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,352/wk

Median Rent $383/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.3%

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

If you earn X in Carlton River

Your weekly income

≈ $5,859/month

Median rent $383/wk

Left after rent $969/wk

Rent share 28.3%

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Carlton River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Glenfern (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $621/wk Rent: $280/wk

Wattle Hill (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $606/wk Rent: $235/wk

Castle Forbes Bay

Pop: 176 Income: $537/wk Rent: $290/wk

Birralee

Pop: 177 Income: $531/wk Rent: $170/wk

Rowella

Pop: 179 Income: $670/wk Rent: $300/wk

Dolphin Sands

Pop: 182 Income: $465/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlton River

What is the population of Carlton River TAS?

The population of Carlton River TAS is 347 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.2 people per km².Carlton River is ranked #5,704 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carlton River?

The median personal income in Carlton River TAS is $727 per week, or $37,804 per year.The median household income is $1,352 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Carlton River is ranked #4,972 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carlton River?

Median rent in Carlton River TAS is $383 per week ($1,660 per month).Rent represents 28.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Carlton River ranks #2,419 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carlton River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlton River TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carlton River?

The median age in Carlton River TAS is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carlton River a good suburb to live in?

Carlton River is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 347.The median income is $727/wk, which is above 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: 60100. All dollar figures in AUD.