Chasm Creek TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chasm Creek TAS is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chasm Creek is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Chasm Creek is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Chasm Creek has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Chasm Creek has a population density of 38.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chasm Creek is $867.

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Chasm Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Chasm Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$833/wk
$43,316 per year
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Median Rent
$265/wk
$1,148 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Chasm Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.1% (32) Female 43.9% (25)

Population Density

38.6
people per km²
53 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,100
Family income/wk

Chasm Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chasm Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
35.0% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
65.0% 13 dwellings

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

Chasm Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Chasm Creek Religion

No Religion
43.5%
Catholic
24.2%
Christian (other)
12.9%
Not stated
8.1%
Anglican
6.5%
Uniting Church
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chasm Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
56.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
34.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.4%

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

Chasm Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
47.4% 18 people
Employed part-time
15.8% 6 people
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Not in labour force
36.8% 14 people

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

Chasm Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.9%
Bachelor Degree
38.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
19.0%

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

Chasm Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
53.8%
Professionals
23.1%
Clerical & Administrative
23.1%

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

Chasm Creek Field of Study

Engineering
55.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
44.4%

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

Chasm Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chasm Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
22.7%
$650-$799/wk
18.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
40.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chasm Creek Marital Status

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Married
36.5% 19
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Separated
5.8% 3
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Divorced
17.3% 9
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Widowed
9.6% 5
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Never married
30.8% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chasm Creek Ancestry

Australian
39.4%
English
25.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
11.3%
Irish
9.9%
German
7.0%
Other
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chasm Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
55.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
44.4%

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

Chasm Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.5% 3
No need for assistance
96.5% 82

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

Chasm Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.7% 4
Not a volunteer
91.3% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chasm Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
55.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chasm Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.0%
Did not go to work
20.7%
Car (passenger)
10.3%

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

Chasm Creek Car Ownership

2 vehicles
52.9%
3 vehicles
47.1%

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

Chasm Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
80.0%
5 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Chasm Creek Population Mobility

9.6%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chasm Creek Indigenous Population

13.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
14
Indigenous residents
87
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chasm Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Lung condition
3

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

Chasm Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
17.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
28.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chasm Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.8%
Couple — children under 15
38.3%
Couple — no children under 15
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chasm Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 9
Did not provide
80.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chasm Creek Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Chasm Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4
2001–2010
3

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

Chasm Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.4%
5–14 hours
18.4%
15–29 hours
18.4%
30+ hours
20.4%
Did not do domestic work
24.5%

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

Chasm Creek Household Size

1 person
36.0%
2 persons
52.0%
3 persons
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chasm Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
47
Moved from TAS
7
Moved from NSW
3

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

Chasm Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chasm Creek Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Leighland Christian School - Burnie Campus Independent
Primary

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

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Chasm Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,781/wk
Median Rent $265/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.9%

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

If you earn X in Chasm Creek

≈ $7,718/month
Median rent $265/wk
Left after rent $1,516/wk
Rent share 14.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Chasm Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chasm Creek

What is the population of Chasm Creek TAS?

The population of Chasm Creek TAS is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 38.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Chasm Creek?

The median personal income in Chasm Creek TAS is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $2,100 per week.

How much is rent in Chasm Creek?

Median rent in Chasm Creek TAS is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Chasm Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chasm Creek TAS is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chasm Creek?

The median age in Chasm Creek TAS is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chasm Creek a good suburb to live in?

Chasm Creek is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 53.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60109. All dollar figures in AUD.