Don, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Don TAS is 647 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Don is $822 per week ($42,744 per year). Median rent in Don is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Don has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Don has a population density of 51 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Don is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.8% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Don is $1,362.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Don Population

647 residents at the 2021 Census.

Don Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$822/wk

$42,744 per year

Ranked 3,217 of 14,663

Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

Ranked 5,547 of 14,663

Median Age

45years

7 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,362/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Don Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (313) Female 51.3% (330)

Population Density

people per km²

647 people · 12.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,105

Family income/wk

Don 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 and Locality (SAL)

Don Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Don, 51.0% are owned outright and 49.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

51.0%

Owned with mortgage

49.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Don Religion

No religion

49.8%

Anglican

13.0%

Catholic

11.4%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Christian (other)

5.1%

Not stated

3.9%

Pentecostal

3.2%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Don Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Don Employment

Employed full-time

39.9% 196 people

Employed part-time

27.3% 134 people

Unemployed

3.1% 15 people

Not in labour force

29.7% 146 people

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

Don Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.7%

Bachelor Degree

32.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.1%

Certificate I/II

4.9%

Postgraduate Degree

3.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

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

Don Occupation

Professionals

26.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

Managers

16.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.8%

Labourers

8.8%

Clerical & Administrative

7.1%

Sales Workers

6.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.0%

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

Don Field of Study

Engineering

17.3%

Education

16.8%

Management & Commerce

15.5%

Health

11.8%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.6%

Architecture & Building

8.6%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

Information Technology

2.7%

Creative Arts

1.4%

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

Don Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Don Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

1.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Don Marital Status

Married

57.7% 301

Separated

2.7% 14

Divorced

6.9% 36

Widowed

4.8% 25

Never married

28.0% 146

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Don Ancestry

English

48.1%

Australian

43.9%

Scottish

11.4%

Irish

6.8%

Australian Aboriginal

5.4%

Dutch

3.9%

German

2.8%

New Zealander

1.1%

French

0.8%

Hungarian

0.8%

Indian

0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Don School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.3%

Vocational Education

17.6%

Secondary — Catholic

14.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.2%

Secondary — Government

13.5%

Primary — Catholic

9.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.1%

Pre-school

2.0%

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

Don Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

4.8%

No need for assistance

95.2%

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

Don Volunteering

Volunteer

25.0% 128

Not a volunteer

75.0% 383

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Don Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

3.3%

$600-$799/mo

7.7%

$800-$999/mo

18.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Don How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.7%

Did not go to work

17.1%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Bicycle

1.9%

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

Don Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

16.8%

2 vehicles

41.6%

3 vehicles

21.7%

4+ vehicles

17.3%

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

Don Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.5%

3 bedrooms

47.3%

4 bedrooms

32.9%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

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

Don Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

30.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Don Indigenous Population

5.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Don Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Don Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Don Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.2%

Couple — no children

34.0%

Couple — no children under 15

19.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Don Military Service

Previously served

4.5% 23

Never served

95.5% 487

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Don Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 75

Did not provide

85.3% 435

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Don Children Ever Born

No children

29.4%

1 child

12.2%

2 children

32.1%

3 children

20.4%

4 children

5.9%

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

Don When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Don Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

19.1%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

19.7%

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

Don Household Size

1 person

16.0%

2 persons

42.0%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

17.7%

5 persons

7.4%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Don Where Residents Moved From

Same address

557

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Don Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.9%

Step family — no other children

4.1%

Blended family — no other children

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Don Schools

schools nearby

government

960

avg ICSEA score

1,260

total students

Devonport Christian School Independent

Primary · Prep-9 · 377 students

1009

ICSEA

Don College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 672 students

959

ICSEA

Hillcrest Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 211 students

912

ICSEA

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

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Don Rent Prices & Affordability

14% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,912/wk

Median rent $275/wk

Rent to income 14.4%

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

Median rent in Don against your income

Your weekly income

About $8,285 a month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,637/wk

Rent share 14.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cressy (Tas.)

Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk $45/wk less rent

Longford (Tas.)

Income: $667/wk Rent: $265/wk $10/wk less rent

Hadspen

Income: $771/wk Rent: $250/wk $25/wk less rent

Bridport

Income: $723/wk Rent: $270/wk $5/wk less rent

Don vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Don is $822 a week, 18% above the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 72nd of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $275 a week, $15 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 14.4% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 45, 1 year older than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Don	Typical TAS	Typical Australia
Personal income	$822/wk	$698/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,912/wk	$1,408/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$275/wk	$290/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,362/mo	$1,301/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	45	44	42
Rent share of household income	14.4%	21.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Don

The closest suburb to Don is Devonport, 3.3 km away.

Devonport

3.3 km away · income $619/wk · rent $250/wk

Miandetta (Tas.)

4.3 km away · income $723/wk · rent $290/wk

Spreyton

5.8 km away · income $768/wk · rent $279/wk

Turners Beach

6.5 km away · income $758/wk · rent $280/wk

East Devonport

7.2 km away · income $518/wk · rent $235/wk

Ulverstone

10.1 km away · income $599/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Don

What is the population of Don TAS?

The population of Don TAS is 647 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 51 people per km².Don is ranked #4,630 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Don?

The median personal income in Don TAS is $822 per week, or $42,744 per year.The median household income is $1,912 per week.Family income is $2,105 per week.Don is ranked #3,217 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Don?

Median rent in Don TAS is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Don ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Don?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Don TAS is $1,362. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Don?

The median age in Don TAS is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Don a good suburb to live in?

Don is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 647.The median income is $822/wk, which is above the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 60162. All dollar figures in AUD.