Suburbs Douglas River

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Douglas River TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Douglas River TAS is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Douglas River is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Douglas River is $210 per week ($910 per month). Douglas River has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Douglas River has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Douglas River is $975.

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📍 Douglas River, Tasmania — 41.7982°S, 148.2570°E

Douglas River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Douglas River Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Douglas River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.0% (29) Female 54.0% (34)

Population Density

4.1
people per km²
67 people · 16.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,458
Family income/wk

Douglas River Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
25-29
30-34
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Douglas River Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
78.6% 11 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
21.4% 3 dwellings

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

Douglas River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Douglas River Religion

No Religion
62.7%
Anglican
22.0%
Catholic
8.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Douglas River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Douglas River Employment

💼
Employed full-time
32.0% 16 people
⏰
Employed part-time
28.0% 14 people
🏠
Not in labour force
40.0% 20 people

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

Douglas River Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
42.9%
Certificate III/IV
42.9%
Bachelor Degree
14.3%

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

Douglas River Occupation

Sales Workers
27.8%
Community & Personal Service
22.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%
Labourers
16.7%

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

Douglas River Field of Study

Engineering
45.5%
Health
27.3%
Society & Culture
27.3%

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

Douglas River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Douglas River Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
23.5%
$650-$799/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Douglas River Marital Status

💍
Married
52.2% 24
📋
Divorced
17.4% 8
👤
Never married
30.4% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Douglas River Ancestry

English
41.6%
Australian
36.4%
German
9.1%
Irish
9.1%
Scottish
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Douglas River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Pre-school
42.9%

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

Douglas River Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 124

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

Douglas River Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
24.5% 12
—
Not a volunteer
75.5% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Douglas River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Did not go to work
34.6%
Car (passenger)
15.4%

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

Douglas River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Douglas River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.6%
2 bedrooms
31.8%
3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
18.2%

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

Douglas River Population Mobility

22.4%
moved in the last year
45.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Douglas River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
120
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Douglas River Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Douglas River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$300-$399/wk
10.0%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
17.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.0%
$3,500+/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Douglas River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.0%
Couple — no children
27.5%
One parent — children under 15
9.8%
Couple — no children under 15
5.9%
One parent — no children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Douglas River Military Service

🏅
Previously served
11.8% 6
👤
Never served
88.2% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Douglas River Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
16.3% 7
—
Did not provide
83.7% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Douglas River Children Ever Born

No children
38.5%
1 child
30.8%
2 children
30.8%

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

Douglas River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
6

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

Douglas River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.1%
5–14 hours
29.8%
15–29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
19.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.1%

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

Douglas River Household Size

2 persons
38.5%
3 persons
19.2%
4 persons
19.2%
6+ persons
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Douglas River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
45
Moved from TAS
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Douglas River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Douglas River Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,291/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.3%

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

If you earn X in Douglas River

≈ $5,594/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $1,081/wk
Rent share 16.3%

Douglas River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Nabageena
Pop: 34 Income: $437/wk Rent: $225/wk
Ranga
Pop: 34 Income: $479/wk Rent: $150/wk
Detention
Pop: 35 Income: $29/wk
Woodstock (Tas.)
Pop: 35 Income: $675/wk
Brittons Swamp
Pop: 36 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $125/wk
Cluan
Pop: 36 Income: $762/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Douglas River

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Frequently Asked Questions About Douglas River

What is the population of Douglas River TAS?

The population of Douglas River TAS is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Douglas River?

The median personal income in Douglas River TAS is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,291 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.

How much is rent in Douglas River?

Median rent in Douglas River TAS is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Douglas River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Douglas River TAS is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Douglas River?

The median age in Douglas River TAS is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Douglas River a good suburb to live in?

Douglas River is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 67.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% 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: 60163. All dollar figures in AUD.