Suburbs Doctors Rocks

Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Doctors Rocks TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Doctors Rocks TAS is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Doctors Rocks is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Doctors Rocks is $263 per week ($1,140 per month). Doctors Rocks has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Doctors Rocks has a population density of 13.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Doctors Rocks is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Doctors Rocks is $1,920.

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📍 Doctors Rocks, Tasmania — 41.0206°S, 145.7810°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Doctors Rocks Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Doctors Rocks Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$774/wk
$40,248 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$263/wk
$1,140 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,920/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Doctors Rocks Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.6% (53) Female 45.4% (44)

Population Density

13.4
people per km²
89 people · 6.6 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,607
Family income/wk

Doctors Rocks Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
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)

Doctors Rocks Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
64.5% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.5% 11 dwellings

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

Doctors Rocks Country of Birth

Australia
90.5%
England
9.5%

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

Doctors Rocks Religion

No Religion
60.0%
Anglican
15.0%
Uniting Church
11.3%
Not stated
7.5%
Baptist
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Doctors Rocks Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.7%

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

Doctors Rocks Employment

💼
Employed full-time
31.3% 20 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.0% 16 people
🏠
Not in labour force
43.8% 28 people

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

Doctors Rocks Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.6%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.5%
Postgraduate Degree
7.1%

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

Doctors Rocks Occupation

Professionals
37.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
29.6%
Clerical & Administrative
22.2%
Sales Workers
11.1%

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

Doctors Rocks Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.0%
Architecture & Building
14.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
14.3%
Engineering
14.3%
Education
10.7%
Health
10.7%
Society & Culture
10.7%

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

Doctors Rocks Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Doctors Rocks Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.0%
$4,000+/wk
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Doctors Rocks Marital Status

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Married
55.4% 46
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Divorced
10.8% 9
🕊️
Widowed
4.8% 4
👤
Never married
28.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Doctors Rocks Ancestry

Australian
44.9%
English
39.3%
Scottish
7.5%
Other
4.7%
Irish
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Doctors Rocks School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
55.6%
Secondary — Government
44.4%

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

Doctors Rocks Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.3% 5
✅
No need for assistance
96.7% 145

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

Doctors Rocks Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
14.5% 10
—
Not a volunteer
85.5% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Doctors Rocks Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Doctors Rocks How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.9%
Did not go to work
17.1%

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

Doctors Rocks Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
30.0%
3 vehicles
40.0%
4+ vehicles
10.0%

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

Doctors Rocks Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.4%
3 bedrooms
63.6%

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

Doctors Rocks Population Mobility

11.4%
moved in the last year
25.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Doctors Rocks Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
144
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Doctors Rocks Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
4
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3
Mental health
3

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

Doctors Rocks Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.9%
$150-$299/wk
12.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,500+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Doctors Rocks Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.6%
Couple — children under 15
34.7%
Couple — no children under 15
12.5%
One parent — children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Doctors Rocks Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.3% 3
👤
Never served
95.7% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Doctors Rocks Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
7.4% 5
—
Did not provide
92.6% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Doctors Rocks Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
2 children
50.0%
3 children
21.4%

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

Doctors Rocks When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1991–2000
3

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

Doctors Rocks Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.8%
5–14 hours
32.4%
15–29 hours
16.2%
30+ hours
20.6%
Did not do domestic work
19.1%

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

Doctors Rocks Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
52.9%
3 persons
11.8%
4 persons
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Doctors Rocks Where Residents Moved From

Same address
70
Moved — same area (SA2)
11
Moved from TAS
4

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

Doctors Rocks Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Doctors Rocks Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
979
avg ICSEA score
28
total students
Australian Christian College - Burnie Independent
Combined · 1-10 · 28 students
979
ICSEA

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

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Doctors Rocks Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,124/wk
Median Rent $263/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.4%

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

If you earn X in Doctors Rocks

≈ $9,204/month
Median rent $263/wk
Left after rent $1,861/wk
Rent share 12.4%

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Doctors Rocks vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Montumana
Pop: 46 Income: $525/wk Rent: $145/wk
Whitefoord
Pop: 46 Income: $416/wk Rent: $140/wk
Cairns Bay
Pop: 47 Income: $425/wk Rent: $255/wk
Herrick
Pop: 47 Income: $433/wk Rent: $233/wk
Stonor
Pop: 47 Income: $512/wk
Charlotte Cove
Pop: 48 Income: $519/wk Rent: $293/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctors Rocks

What is the population of Doctors Rocks TAS?

The population of Doctors Rocks TAS is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Doctors Rocks?

The median personal income in Doctors Rocks TAS is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $2,124 per week.Family income is $2,607 per week.

How much is rent in Doctors Rocks?

Median rent in Doctors Rocks TAS is $263 per week ($1,140 per month).Rent represents 12.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Doctors Rocks?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Doctors Rocks TAS is $1,920. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Doctors Rocks?

The median age in Doctors Rocks TAS is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Doctors Rocks a good suburb to live in?

Doctors Rocks is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 89.The median income is $774/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.4% 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: 60159. All dollar figures in AUD.