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Dilston TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dilston TAS is 558 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dilston is $783 per week ($40,716 per year). Median rent in Dilston is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Dilston has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Dilston has a population density of 13.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dilston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dilston is $1,603.

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Dilston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dilston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$783/wk

$40,716 per year

#3881 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,603/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dilston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (303) Female 45.6% (254)

Population Density

13.5

people per km²

558 people · 41.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,162

Family income/wk

Dilston 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)

Dilston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.6% 106 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.4% 88 dwellings

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

Dilston Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

4.9%

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

Dilston Religion

No Religion

56.9%

Anglican

15.6%

Catholic

12.3%

Not stated

6.3%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Pentecostal

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dilston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Dilston Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

26.7%

German

26.7%

Other

26.7%

IAL Nepali

20.0%

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

Dilston Employment

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Employed full-time

38.4% 163 people

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Employed part-time

23.8% 101 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 14 people

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Not in labour force

34.4% 146 people

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

Dilston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.3%

Bachelor Degree

27.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.3%

Postgraduate Degree

9.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.6%

Certificate I/II

1.1%

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

Dilston Occupation

Professionals

31.2%

Managers

15.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.9%

Community & Personal Service

13.1%

Clerical & Administrative

12.7%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

Labourers

3.6%

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

Dilston Field of Study

Health

18.2%

Engineering

17.8%

Management & Commerce

16.8%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Architecture & Building

8.4%

Education

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Creative Arts

5.6%

Information Technology

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

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

Dilston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dilston Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.1%

$4,000+/wk

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dilston Marital Status

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Married

58.1% 259

↔️

Separated

3.1% 14

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Divorced

8.7% 39

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Widowed

5.2% 23

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Never married

24.9% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dilston Ancestry

English

37.3%

Australian

27.8%

Scottish

8.9%

Irish

7.8%

Other

5.3%

German

3.7%

Dutch

3.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Italian

1.6%

Polish

0.7%

French

0.5%

Indian

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dilston School & University Attendance

Pre-school

16.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.6%

Primary — Government

14.8%

Primary — Catholic

13.9%

Secondary — Government

12.3%

Vocational Education

10.7%

Secondary — Catholic

9.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

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

Dilston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 38

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 1,042

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

Dilston Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.6% 90

—

Not a volunteer

79.4% 346

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dilston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.8%

$450-$599/mo

5.8%

$600-$799/mo

5.8%

$800-$999/mo

5.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dilston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.4%

Did not go to work

14.3%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Truck

2.4%

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

Dilston Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.7%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

23.6%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Dilston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.0%

2 bedrooms

9.8%

3 bedrooms

42.0%

4 bedrooms

34.6%

5 bedrooms

9.3%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

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

Dilston Population Mobility

8.0%

moved in the last year

26.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dilston Indigenous Population

3.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,025

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dilston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

Dilston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

8.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500+/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dilston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.0%

Couple — no children

31.7%

Couple — no children under 15

18.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dilston Military Service

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Previously served

5.1% 22

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Never served

94.9% 411

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dilston Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 68

—

Did not provide

84.3% 365

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dilston Children Ever Born

No children

17.6%

1 child

13.2%

2 children

41.2%

3 children

23.1%

4 children

2.2%

5+ children

2.7%

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

Dilston When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Dilston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

16.7%

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

Dilston Household Size

1 person

22.4%

2 persons

37.6%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dilston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

484

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Dilston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

95.6%

Step family — no other children

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dilston Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,795/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Dilston

Your weekly income

≈ $7,778/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,475/wk

Rent share 17.8%

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Dilston vs State & National Average

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Pop: 279 Income: $562/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Pop: 282 Income: $516/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 285 Income: $496/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 286 Income: $713/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 287 Income: $626/wk Rent: $293/wk

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Pop: 287 Income: $504/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dilston

What is the population of Dilston TAS?

The population of Dilston TAS is 558 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.5 people per km².Dilston is ranked #4,863 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dilston?

The median personal income in Dilston TAS is $783 per week, or $40,716 per year.The median household income is $1,795 per week.Family income is $2,162 per week.Dilston is ranked #3,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dilston?

Median rent in Dilston TAS is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dilston ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dilston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dilston TAS is $1,603. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dilston?

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

Is Dilston a good suburb to live in?

Dilston is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 558.The median income is $783/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 60157. All dollar figures in AUD.