Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Dairy Plains TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dairy Plains TAS is 66 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dairy Plains is $1,021 per week ($53,092 per year). Median rent in Dairy Plains is $150 per week ($650 per month). Dairy Plains has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Dairy Plains has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dairy Plains is Brazil. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dairy Plains is $5,000.

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Dairy Plains Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dairy Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,021/wk

$53,092 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$5,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Dairy Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (36) Female 47.8% (33)

Population Density

2.1

people per km²

66 people · 31.8 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,166

Family income/wk

Dairy Plains Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dairy Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.1% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.9% 7 dwellings

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

Dairy Plains Country of Birth

Australia

89.7%

Brazil

10.3%

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

Dairy Plains Religion

No Religion

46.4%

Anglican

19.6%

Catholic

10.7%

Islam

8.9%

Not stated

7.1%

Christian (other)

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dairy Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.4%

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

Dairy Plains Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Dairy Plains Employment

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Employed full-time

40.5% 17 people

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Employed part-time

40.5% 17 people

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Not in labour force

19.0% 8 people

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

Dairy Plains Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

28.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.2%

Certificate III/IV

23.8%

Postgraduate Degree

21.4%

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

Dairy Plains Occupation

Managers

68.8%

Professionals

31.3%

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

Dairy Plains Field of Study

Architecture & Building

28.6%

Agriculture & Environment

28.6%

Education

21.4%

Society & Culture

21.4%

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

Dairy Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dairy Plains Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dairy Plains Marital Status

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Married

61.7% 29

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Divorced

10.6% 5

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Never married

27.7% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dairy Plains Ancestry

English

27.8%

Australian

26.6%

Other

11.4%

Scottish

10.1%

Italian

7.6%

Dutch

6.3%

Irish

6.3%

German

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dairy Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

68.8%

Secondary — Government

31.3%

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

Dairy Plains Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 115

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

Dairy Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.5% 11

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Not a volunteer

72.5% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dairy Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Did not go to work

16.7%

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

Dairy Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.2%

2 vehicles

23.1%

3 vehicles

26.9%

4+ vehicles

30.8%

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

Dairy Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

30.0%

3 bedrooms

15.0%

4 bedrooms

55.0%

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

Dairy Plains Population Mobility

18.0%

moved in the last year

37.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

77.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dairy Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

114

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dairy Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Dairy Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dairy Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

56.6%

Couple — no children

24.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dairy Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.7% 4

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Did not provide

91.3% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dairy Plains Children Ever Born

No children

72.7%

2 children

27.3%

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

Dairy Plains When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

2018

2019

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

Dairy Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

27.3%

15–29 hours

18.2%

30+ hours

9.1%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

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

Dairy Plains Household Size

1 person

38.9%

2 persons

38.9%

4 persons

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dairy Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Dairy Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dairy Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,124/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.1%

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

If you earn X in Dairy Plains

Your weekly income

≈ $9,204/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,974/wk

Rent share 7.1%

Dairy Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Weldborough

Pop: 33 Income: $435/wk

Fitzgerald (Tas.)

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

Hollow Tree

Pop: 33 Income: $850/wk Rent: $135/wk

Moina

Pop: 33 Income: $491/wk Rent: $280/wk

Pawtella

Pop: 33 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $250/wk

Nabageena

Pop: 34 Income: $437/wk Rent: $225/wk

Compare Dairy Plains

Dairy Plains vs Weldborough →Dairy Plains vs Fitzgerald (Tas.) →Dairy Plains vs Hollow Tree →Dairy Plains vs Moina →

Frequently Asked Questions About Dairy Plains

What is the population of Dairy Plains TAS?

The population of Dairy Plains TAS is 66 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Dairy Plains?

The median personal income in Dairy Plains TAS is $1,021 per week, or $53,092 per year.The median household income is $2,124 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.

How much is rent in Dairy Plains?

Median rent in Dairy Plains TAS is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 7.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Dairy Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dairy Plains TAS is $5,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dairy Plains?

The median age in Dairy Plains TAS is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dairy Plains a good suburb to live in?

Dairy Plains is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 66.The median income is $1,021/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.1% 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: 60144. All dollar figures in AUD.