Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Downlands TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Downlands TAS is 237 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Downlands is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Downlands is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Downlands has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Downlands has a population density of 567.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Downlands is $1,300.

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Downlands Population

residents (Census 2021)

Downlands Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

#5003 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$315/wk

$1,365 per month

#4253 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Downlands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (115) Female 50.2% (116)

Population Density

567.4

people per km²

237 people · 0.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,542

Family income/wk

Downlands 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Downlands Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.8% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.2% 30 dwellings

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

Downlands Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Downlands Religion

No Religion

55.4%

Anglican

12.9%

Catholic

8.2%

Pentecostal

5.6%

Not stated

5.2%

Baptist

4.7%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Downlands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Downlands Employment

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Employed full-time

38.7% 70 people

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Employed part-time

17.7% 32 people

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Unemployed

5.0% 9 people

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Not in labour force

38.7% 70 people

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

Downlands Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.5%

Bachelor Degree

24.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.2%

Certificate I/II

4.9%

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

Downlands Occupation

Professionals

23.5%

Community & Personal Service

17.6%

Sales Workers

17.6%

Clerical & Administrative

16.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.4%

Managers

4.4%

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

Downlands Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.3%

Engineering

23.3%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Education

11.7%

Health

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.0%

Creative Arts

5.0%

Information Technology

5.0%

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

Downlands Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Downlands Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Downlands Marital Status

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Married

46.8% 88

↔️

Separated

2.7% 5

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Divorced

9.6% 18

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Widowed

2.7% 5

👤

Never married

38.3% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Downlands Ancestry

Australian

40.5%

English

35.1%

Scottish

6.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.4%

Irish

3.4%

German

3.0%

Dutch

2.0%

Other

1.7%

French

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

Sri Lankan

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Downlands School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

30.6%

Primary — Government

26.5%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.2%

Pre-school

8.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.1%

Vocational Education

6.1%

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

Downlands Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.0% 32

✅

No need for assistance

93.0% 423

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

Downlands Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.3% 28

—

Not a volunteer

84.7% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Downlands Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

12.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

52.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Downlands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.2%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Car (passenger)

3.0%

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

Downlands Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.3%

2 vehicles

45.9%

3 vehicles

8.2%

4+ vehicles

10.6%

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

Downlands Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

69.8%

4 bedrooms

25.6%

5 bedrooms

4.7%

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

Downlands Population Mobility

4.3%

moved in the last year

31.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Downlands Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

445

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Downlands Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Arthritis

Stroke

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Downlands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

11.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

16.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Downlands Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.4%

Couple — no children

27.6%

Couple — no children under 15

10.2%

One parent — children under 15

9.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Downlands Military Service

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Previously served

2.8% 5

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Never served

97.2% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Downlands Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.8% 22

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Did not provide

88.2% 165

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Downlands Children Ever Born

No children

44.6%

1 child

5.4%

2 children

32.1%

3 children

17.9%

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

Downlands When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Downlands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.3%

5–14 hours

35.6%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

7.3%

Did not do domestic work

24.1%

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

Downlands Household Size

1 person

20.7%

2 persons

41.4%

3 persons

16.1%

4 persons

8.0%

5 persons

10.3%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Downlands Where Residents Moved From

Same address

220

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Downlands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.7%

Step family — no other children

23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Downlands Schools

schools nearby

government

910

avg ICSEA score

2,237

total students

Burnie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 330 students

984

ICSEA

North West Support School Government

Combined · K-12 · 132 students

938

ICSEA

Hellyer College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 656 students

938

ICSEA

Parklands High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 408 students

885

ICSEA

Montello Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 270 students

885

ICSEA

Romaine Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 331 students

873

ICSEA

Havenview Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 110 students

866

ICSEA

North West Support School - Miandetta Campus Government

Combined

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

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Downlands Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,458/wk

Median Rent $315/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.6%

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

If you earn X in Downlands

Your weekly income

≈ $6,318/month

Median rent $315/wk

Left after rent $1,143/wk

Rent share 21.6%

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Downlands vs State & National Average

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Highclere

Pop: 119 Income: $754/wk Rent: $205/wk

Blackwood Creek

Pop: 120 Income: $657/wk Rent: $253/wk

Grassy

Pop: 121 Income: $606/wk Rent: $125/wk

Nile

Pop: 121 Income: $820/wk Rent: $200/wk

West Mooreville

Pop: 121 Income: $629/wk Rent: $200/wk

North Bruny

Pop: 122 Income: $821/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Downlands

What is the population of Downlands TAS?

The population of Downlands TAS is 237 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 567.4 people per km².Downlands is ranked #6,538 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Downlands?

The median personal income in Downlands TAS is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,542 per week.Downlands is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Downlands?

Median rent in Downlands TAS is $315 per week ($1,365 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Downlands ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Downlands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Downlands TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Downlands?

The median age in Downlands TAS is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Downlands a good suburb to live in?

Downlands is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 237.The median income is $725/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 60166. All dollar figures in AUD.