Detention TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Detention TAS is 35 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Detention is $29 per week ($1,508 per year). Detention has a median age of 24 years, younger than the national median of 38. Detention has a population density of 27.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Detention is Canada. The most common religion is Christian (other) (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Detention is $1,986.

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Detention Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Detention Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$29/wk
$1,508 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
24years
14 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,986/mo
Avg household size: 4.4 · 1.3 per bedroom

Detention Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (17) Female 52.8% (19)

Population Density

27.6
people per km²
35 people · 1.3 km²

Households

4.4
Avg household size
1.3
Persons per bedroom
$112
Family income/wk

Detention Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Detention Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Detention Country of Birth

Australia
58.3%
Canada
41.7%

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

Detention Religion

Christian (other)
55.9%
No Religion
35.3%
Not stated
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Detention Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.5%

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

Detention Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 17 people

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

Detention Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Detention Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Detention Marital Status

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Married
59.3% 16
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Never married
40.7% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Detention Ancestry

Scottish
30.0%
Other
28.0%
Irish
20.0%
Dutch
8.0%
English
8.0%
German
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Detention Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 52

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

Detention Volunteering

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Volunteer
81.8% 18
Not a volunteer
18.2% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Detention Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Detention Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Detention Population Mobility

19.4%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
12.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Detention Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
57
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Detention Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
33.3%
$1-$149/wk
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Detention Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
84.6%
Couple — no children under 15
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Detention Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.3% 5
Did not provide
73.7% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Detention When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
17
2021
4

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

Detention Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
38.9%
15–29 hours
27.8%
30+ hours
33.3%

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

Detention Where Residents Moved From

Same address
25
Moved from overseas
6

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

Detention Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Detention Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $131/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Detention

≈ $568/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $131/wk
Rent share

Detention vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Detention

What is the population of Detention TAS?

The population of Detention TAS is 35 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Detention?

The median personal income in Detention TAS is $29 per week, or $1,508 per year.The median household income is $131 per week.Family income is $112 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Detention?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Detention TAS is $1,986. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Detention?

The median age in Detention TAS is 24 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Detention a good suburb to live in?

Detention is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 35.The median income is $29/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 60153. All dollar figures in AUD.