Dynnyrne, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Dynnyrne TAS is 1,633 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dynnyrne is $627 per week ($32,604 per year). Median rent in Dynnyrne is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Dynnyrne has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Dynnyrne has a population density of 1,071 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dynnyrne is China. The most common religion is No religion (61.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dynnyrne is $1,993.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Dynnyrne Population

1,633 residents at the 2021 Census.

Dynnyrne Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$627/wk

$32,604 per year

Ranked 6,662 of 14,663

Median Rent

$425/wk

$1,842 per month

Ranked 1,459 of 14,663

Median Age

30years

8 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,993/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Dynnyrne Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (809) Female 50.3% (820)

Population Density

1,071

people per km²

1,633 people · 1.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,335

Family income/wk

Dynnyrne 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)

Dynnyrne Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Dynnyrne, 53.6% are owned outright and 46.4% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

53.6%

Owned with mortgage

46.4%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
England
India
Hong Kong
Bangladesh
Germany
Indonesia
Canada

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

Dynnyrne Religion

No religion

61.1%

Catholic

8.8%

Anglican

8.0%

Not stated

6.6%

Hinduism

2.3%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Buddhism

2.0%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Dynnyrne Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

89.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

6.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
Cantonese
Bengali
Vietnamese
Korean
Arabic
Polish
Hindi

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Dynnyrne Employment

Employed full-time

26.5% 353 people

Employed part-time

31.8% 423 people

Unemployed

8.5% 113 people

Not in labour force

33.2% 442 people

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

Dynnyrne Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.1%

Postgraduate Degree

29.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.9%

Certificate III/IV

9.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.5%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Dynnyrne Occupation

Professionals

40.2%

Managers

15.6%

Community & Personal Service

12.8%

Clerical & Administrative

8.8%

Labourers

7.5%

Sales Workers

7.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.3%

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

Dynnyrne Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.6%

Society & Culture

15.5%

Health

13.1%

Information Technology

8.5%

Education

7.8%

Engineering

7.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.1%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Agriculture & Environment

3.4%

Architecture & Building

3.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.9%

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

Dynnyrne Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

8.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dynnyrne Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.9%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.1%

$4,000+/wk

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Dynnyrne Marital Status

Married

36.6% 524

Separated

1.4% 20

Divorced

5.2% 74

Widowed

2.9% 41

Never married

54.0% 774

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Dynnyrne Ancestry

English

32.6%

Australian

26.8%

Chinese

19.1%

Scottish

9.9%

Irish

9.2%

German

4.1%

Italian

2.8%

Dutch

2.2%

Polish

2.0%

Indian

1.8%

Vietnamese

1.8%

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

Dynnyrne School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.3%

Vocational Education

25.3%

Secondary — Government

14.9%

Pre-school

8.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

Secondary — Catholic

2.2%

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

Dynnyrne Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

1.8%

No need for assistance

98.2%

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

Dynnyrne Volunteering

Volunteer

34.7% 475

Not a volunteer

65.3% 894

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Dynnyrne Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.0%

$450-$599/mo

2.2%

$600-$799/mo

3.6%

$800-$999/mo

5.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dynnyrne How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

49.0%

Walked only

15.4%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Car (passenger)

8.8%

Bus

6.8%

Bicycle

3.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.6%

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

Dynnyrne Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.0%

1 vehicle

40.3%

2 vehicles

33.5%

3 vehicles

12.6%

4+ vehicles

4.6%

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

Dynnyrne Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.3%

2 bedrooms

19.7%

3 bedrooms

38.0%

4 bedrooms

26.5%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

6+ bedrooms

2.9%

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

Dynnyrne Population Mobility

29.8%

moved in the last year

58.7%

moved in the last 5 years

12.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Dynnyrne Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Dynnyrne Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

134

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Dementia

Stroke

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

Dynnyrne Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

9.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Dynnyrne Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.6%

Couple — no children

37.8%

Couple — no children under 15

12.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Dynnyrne Military Service

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 3

Previously served

2.3% 31

Never served

97.5% 1,336

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Dynnyrne Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

10.5% 144

Did not provide

89.5% 1,224

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dynnyrne Children Ever Born

No children

61.2%

1 child

10.5%

2 children

18.8%

3 children

8.3%

4 children

1.2%

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

Dynnyrne When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

110

2011–2015

129

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Dynnyrne Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.4%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

10.6%

30+ hours

4.9%

Did not do domestic work

25.1%

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

Dynnyrne Household Size

1 person

25.4%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

18.2%

4 persons

15.2%

5 persons

4.9%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Dynnyrne Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,090

Moved from TAS

232

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

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

Dynnyrne Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.5%

Step family — no other children

5.3%

Blended family — no other children

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Dynnyrne Schools

schools nearby

government

1100

avg ICSEA score

7,870

total students

Princes Street Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 343 students

1150

ICSEA

The Hutchins School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 986 students

1140

ICSEA

Mount Stuart Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 340 students

1138

ICSEA

South Hobart Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 436 students

1137

ICSEA

Waimea Heights Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 359 students

1135

ICSEA

Albuera Street Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 252 students

1133

ICSEA

Lansdowne Crescent Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 404 students

1130

ICSEA

St Michael's Collegiate School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 636 students

1125

ICSEA

Goulburn Street Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 218 students

1112

ICSEA

Mount Nelson Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 233 students

1107

ICSEA

Mount Carmel College Catholic

Combined · Prep-10 · 572 students

1077

ICSEA

St Mary's College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 951 students

1069

ICSEA

Hobart College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 1,369 students

1049

ICSEA

Lambert School Independent

Combined · 1-10 · 33 students

1007

ICSEA

Elizabeth College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 738 students

996

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 schools.

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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Dynnyrne Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,812/wk

Median rent $425/wk

Rent to income 23.5%

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

Median rent in Dynnyrne against your income

Your weekly income

About $7,852 a month

Median rent $425/wk

Left after rent $1,387/wk

Rent share 23.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $503/wk Rent: $250/wk $175/wk less rent

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Income: $667/wk Rent: $300/wk $125/wk less rent

Risdon Vale

Income: $612/wk Rent: $320/wk $105/wk less rent

Goodwood (Tas.)

Income: $580/wk Rent: $225/wk $200/wk less rent

Waverley (Tas.)

Income: $569/wk Rent: $237/wk $188/wk less rent

Acton (Tas.)

Income: $625/wk Rent: $240/wk $185/wk less rent

Lutana

Income: $750/wk Rent: $350/wk $75/wk less rent

Hillcrest (Tas.)

Income: $588/wk Rent: $230/wk $195/wk less rent

Dynnyrne vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Dynnyrne is $627 a week, 10% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 220th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $425 a week, $135 more than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 23.5% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 30, 14 years younger 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	Dynnyrne	Typical TAS	Typical Australia
Personal income	$627/wk	$698/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,812/wk	$1,408/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$425/wk	$290/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,993/mo	$1,301/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	30	44	42
Rent share of household income	23.5%	21.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Dynnyrne

The closest suburb to Dynnyrne is South Hobart, 1.6 km away.

South Hobart

1.6 km away · income $891/wk · rent $378/wk

West Hobart

2.2 km away · income $998/wk · rent $400/wk

Battery Point

2.3 km away · income $1,080/wk · rent $450/wk

Mount Nelson

2.3 km away · income $846/wk · rent $320/wk

Sandy Bay

2.5 km away · income $887/wk · rent $418/wk

Hobart

2.7 km away · income $667/wk · rent $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dynnyrne

What is the population of Dynnyrne TAS?

The population of Dynnyrne TAS is 1,633 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1,071 people per km².Dynnyrne is ranked #3,288 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dynnyrne?

The median personal income in Dynnyrne TAS is $627 per week, or $32,604 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,335 per week.Dynnyrne is ranked #6,662 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dynnyrne?

Median rent in Dynnyrne TAS is $425 per week ($1,842 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dynnyrne ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dynnyrne?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dynnyrne TAS is $1,993. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dynnyrne?

The median age in Dynnyrne TAS is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dynnyrne a good suburb to live in?

Dynnyrne is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,633.The median income is $627/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 60172. All dollar figures in AUD.