Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Dolphin Sands TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dolphin Sands TAS is 182 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dolphin Sands is $465 per week ($24,180 per year). Median rent in Dolphin Sands is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Dolphin Sands has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Dolphin Sands has a population density of 10.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dolphin Sands is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dolphin Sands is $1,105.

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Dolphin Sands Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dolphin Sands Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$465/wk

$24,180 per year

#8544 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

64years

26 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,105/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Dolphin Sands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (91) Female 48.6% (86)

Population Density

10.0

people per km²

182 people · 18.2 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$982

Family income/wk

Dolphin Sands Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

30-34

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)

Dolphin Sands Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

77.5% 55 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

22.5% 16 dwellings

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

Dolphin Sands Country of Birth

Australia

93.5%

England

6.5%

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

Dolphin Sands Religion

No Religion

55.9%

Anglican

21.5%

Not stated

9.6%

Catholic

4.5%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Buddhism

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dolphin Sands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Dolphin Sands Employment

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Employed full-time

15.2% 24 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 29 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 5 people

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Not in labour force

63.3% 100 people

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

Dolphin Sands Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

30.4%

Certificate III/IV

27.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.6%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

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

Dolphin Sands Occupation

Professionals

40.5%

Managers

18.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

8.1%

Labourers

8.1%

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

Dolphin Sands Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.9%

Health

22.2%

Engineering

14.8%

Architecture & Building

14.8%

Agriculture & Environment

11.1%

Education

11.1%

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

Dolphin Sands Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dolphin Sands Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

24.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

18.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dolphin Sands Marital Status

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Married

57.6% 99

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Separated

1.7% 3

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Divorced

16.3% 28

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Widowed

5.8% 10

👤

Never married

18.6% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dolphin Sands Ancestry

English

44.4%

Australian

23.8%

Irish

10.0%

Scottish

7.1%

Other

4.6%

German

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Polish

2.5%

Dutch

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dolphin Sands School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Dolphin Sands Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.4% 25

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No need for assistance

92.6% 315

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

Dolphin Sands Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.3% 47

—

Not a volunteer

69.7% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dolphin Sands Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dolphin Sands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.8%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Walked only

9.1%

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

Dolphin Sands Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.9%

2 vehicles

43.4%

3 vehicles

15.8%

4+ vehicles

7.9%

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

Dolphin Sands Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.8%

2 bedrooms

33.3%

3 bedrooms

38.5%

4 bedrooms

3.8%

5 bedrooms

7.7%

6+ bedrooms

3.8%

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

Dolphin Sands Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

42.4%

moved in the last 5 years

7.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dolphin Sands Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

311

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dolphin Sands Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Dolphin Sands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

13.8%

$400-$499/wk

14.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dolphin Sands Family Structure

Couple — no children

76.3%

Couple — children under 15

18.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dolphin Sands Military Service

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Previously served

9.6% 15

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Never served

90.4% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dolphin Sands Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 24

—

Did not provide

84.3% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dolphin Sands Children Ever Born

No children

32.3%

1 child

4.8%

2 children

33.9%

3 children

17.7%

4 children

11.3%

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

Dolphin Sands When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Dolphin Sands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.4%

5–14 hours

24.8%

15–29 hours

17.4%

30+ hours

17.4%

Did not do domestic work

28.0%

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

Dolphin Sands Household Size

1 person

40.3%

2 persons

50.6%

3 persons

5.2%

4 persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dolphin Sands Where Residents Moved From

Same address

139

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Moved from overseas

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

Dolphin Sands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dolphin Sands Rent Prices & Affordability

36%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $822/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 36.5%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Dolphin Sands

Your weekly income

≈ $3,562/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $522/wk

Rent share 36.5%

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Dolphin Sands vs State & National Average

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Pop: 91 Income: $450/wk

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Pop: 91 Income: $810/wk Rent: $290/wk

Great Bay

Pop: 92 Income: $774/wk Rent: $300/wk

Rosegarland

Pop: 92 Income: $844/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $792/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $734/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dolphin Sands

What is the population of Dolphin Sands TAS?

The population of Dolphin Sands TAS is 182 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.0 people per km².Dolphin Sands is ranked #7,222 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dolphin Sands?

The median personal income in Dolphin Sands TAS is $465 per week, or $24,180 per year.The median household income is $822 per week.Family income is $982 per week.Dolphin Sands is ranked #8,544 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dolphin Sands?

Median rent in Dolphin Sands TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 36.5% of household income, which is considered stressed.Dolphin Sands ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dolphin Sands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dolphin Sands TAS is $1,105. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dolphin Sands?

The median age in Dolphin Sands TAS is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dolphin Sands a good suburb to live in?

Dolphin Sands is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 182.The median income is $465/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (36.5% 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: 60161. All dollar figures in AUD.