Suburbs Dowsing Point

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Dowsing Point TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dowsing Point TAS is 77 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dowsing Point is $933 per week ($48,516 per year). Median rent in Dowsing Point is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Dowsing Point has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Dowsing Point has a population density of 134.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dowsing Point is $1,391.

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📍 Dowsing Point, Tasmania — 42.8217°S, 147.2979°E

🏫 Schools (10)

Dowsing Point Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dowsing Point Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$933/wk
$48,516 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,391/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dowsing Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (40) Female 50.6% (41)

Population Density

134.3
people per km²
77 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,458
Family income/wk

Dowsing Point Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dowsing Point Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
31.8% 7 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
68.2% 15 dwellings

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

Dowsing Point Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dowsing Point Religion

No Religion
54.8%
Anglican
13.7%
Catholic
9.6%
Not stated
9.6%
Uniting Church
4.1%
Buddhism
4.1%
Hinduism
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dowsing Point Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
52.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%

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

Dowsing Point Employment

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Employed full-time
41.3% 19 people
⏰
Employed part-time
15.2% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
43.5% 20 people

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

Dowsing Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.6%
Bachelor Degree
22.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.6%

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

Dowsing Point Occupation

Professionals
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

Dowsing Point Field of Study

Management & Commerce
70.0%
Education
30.0%

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

Dowsing Point Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dowsing Point Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
16.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dowsing Point Marital Status

💍
Married
28.3% 15
↔️
Separated
5.7% 3
📋
Divorced
15.1% 8
🕊️
Widowed
7.5% 4
👤
Never married
43.4% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dowsing Point Ancestry

Australian
35.8%
English
25.3%
Scottish
13.7%
Maori
7.4%
German
6.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.2%
Other
4.2%
Indian
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dowsing Point School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
60.0%
Secondary — Government
40.0%

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

Dowsing Point Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.6% 6
✅
No need for assistance
95.4% 125

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

Dowsing Point Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
17.0% 9
—
Not a volunteer
83.0% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dowsing Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
70.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dowsing Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Did not go to work
29.4%

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

Dowsing Point Car Ownership

0 vehicles
15.2%
1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
24.2%
3 vehicles
27.3%

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

Dowsing Point Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
75.8%
4 bedrooms
24.2%

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

Dowsing Point Population Mobility

4.1%
moved in the last year
47.5%
moved in the last 5 years
52.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dowsing Point Indigenous Population

6.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
121
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dowsing Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3
Kidney disease
3
Stroke
3

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

Dowsing Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
28.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dowsing Point Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.9%
One parent — children under 15
32.8%
Couple — children under 15
29.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dowsing Point Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.3% 4
👤
Never served
92.7% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dowsing Point Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
27.3% 15
—
Did not provide
72.7% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dowsing Point Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Dowsing Point When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
10

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

Dowsing Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5–14 hours
26.4%
15–29 hours
20.8%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
24.5%

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

Dowsing Point Household Size

1 person
39.3%
2 persons
39.3%
3 persons
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dowsing Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dowsing Point Schools

10
schools nearby
7
government
945
avg ICSEA score
2,348
total students
St Therese's Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 207 students
1035
ICSEA
Guilford Young College Catholic
Secondary · 11-12 · 839 students
1020
ICSEA
Bowen Road Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 212 students
973
ICSEA
Indie School - Glenorchy Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 270 students
947
ICSEA
Moonah Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 214 students
942
ICSEA
Springfield Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 192 students
918
ICSEA
Cosgrove High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 313 students
867
ICSEA
Goodwood Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 101 students
861
ICSEA
Tasmanian eSchool Government
Combined
Hobart City High School Sub-Campus Government
Secondary

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

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Dowsing Point Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,292/wk
Median Rent $360/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Dowsing Point

≈ $5,599/month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $932/wk
Rent share 27.9%

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Dowsing Point vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

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Pop: 39 Income: $933/wk Rent: $225/wk
Targa
Pop: 39 Income: $491/wk Rent: $180/wk
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Pop: 39 Income: $574/wk
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Pop: 40 Income: $491/wk Rent: $275/wk
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Pop: 40 Income: $514/wk
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Pop: 40 Income: $942/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dowsing Point

What is the population of Dowsing Point TAS?

The population of Dowsing Point TAS is 77 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 134.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Dowsing Point?

The median personal income in Dowsing Point TAS is $933 per week, or $48,516 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.

How much is rent in Dowsing Point?

Median rent in Dowsing Point TAS is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 27.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Dowsing Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dowsing Point TAS is $1,391. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dowsing Point?

The median age in Dowsing Point TAS is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dowsing Point a good suburb to live in?

Dowsing Point is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 77.The median income is $933/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.9% 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: 60167. All dollar figures in AUD.