Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Epping Forest TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Epping Forest TAS is 87 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Epping Forest is $756 per week ($39,312 per year). Median rent in Epping Forest is $100 per week ($433 per month). Epping Forest has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Epping Forest has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Epping Forest is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Epping Forest is $732.

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Epping Forest Population

residents (Census 2021)

Epping Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$756/wk

$39,312 per year

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$732/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Epping Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (42) Female 51.7% (45)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

87 people · 136.4 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,374

Family income/wk

Epping Forest Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Epping Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 8 dwellings

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

Epping Forest Country of Birth

Australia

90.6%

England

9.4%

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

Epping Forest Religion

No Religion

46.2%

Anglican

17.6%

Not stated

16.5%

Catholic

7.7%

Uniting Church

5.5%

Baptist

3.3%

Salvation Army

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Epping Forest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.9%

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

Epping Forest Employment

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Employed full-time

38.6% 22 people

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Employed part-time

17.5% 10 people

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Unemployed

7.0% 4 people

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Not in labour force

36.8% 21 people

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

Epping Forest Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.7%

Certificate I/II

19.0%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

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

Epping Forest Occupation

Managers

44.0%

Labourers

20.0%

Professionals

12.0%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Sales Workers

12.0%

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

Epping Forest Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

36.0%

Management & Commerce

32.0%

Architecture & Building

20.0%

Health

12.0%

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

Epping Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Epping Forest Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

16.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Epping Forest Marital Status

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Married

46.1% 35

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Divorced

3.9% 3

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Widowed

3.9% 3

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Never married

46.1% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Epping Forest Ancestry

Australian

45.8%

English

30.2%

Scottish

9.4%

German

7.3%

Irish

4.2%

Other

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Epping Forest School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Epping Forest Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.2% 7

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No need for assistance

94.8% 127

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

Epping Forest Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.9% 10

—

Not a volunteer

84.1% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Epping Forest Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

44.4%

$800-$999/mo

55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Epping Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.9%

Did not go to work

25.0%

Walked only

11.1%

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

Epping Forest Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.2%

2 vehicles

24.1%

3 vehicles

24.1%

4+ vehicles

34.5%

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

Epping Forest Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.3%

3 bedrooms

47.2%

4 bedrooms

44.4%

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

Epping Forest Population Mobility

4.4%

moved in the last year

33.8%

moved in the last 5 years

7.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Epping Forest Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

160

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Epping Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Cancer

Mental health

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

Epping Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

7.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

13.2%

$650-$799/wk

17.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Epping Forest Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.2%

Couple — children under 15

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

27.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Epping Forest Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 3

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Never served

95.2% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Epping Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 11

—

Did not provide

82.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Epping Forest Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

1 child

41.7%

3 children

33.3%

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

Epping Forest When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2018

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

Epping Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

24.1%

15–29 hours

15.5%

30+ hours

17.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.1%

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

Epping Forest Household Size

1 person

42.4%

2 persons

48.5%

3 persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Epping Forest Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

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

Epping Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Epping Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,142/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.8%

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

If you earn X in Epping Forest

Your weekly income

≈ $4,949/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $1,042/wk

Rent share 8.8%

Epping Forest vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Apsley (Tas.)

Pop: 44 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $57/wk

Cuckoo

Pop: 44 Income: $725/wk

Montumana

Pop: 46 Income: $525/wk Rent: $145/wk

Whitefoord

Pop: 46 Income: $416/wk Rent: $140/wk

Cairns Bay

Pop: 47 Income: $425/wk Rent: $255/wk

Herrick

Pop: 47 Income: $433/wk Rent: $233/wk

Compare Epping Forest

Epping Forest vs Apsley (Tas.) →Epping Forest vs Cuckoo →Epping Forest vs Montumana →Epping Forest vs Whitefoord →

Frequently Asked Questions About Epping Forest

What is the population of Epping Forest TAS?

The population of Epping Forest TAS is 87 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Epping Forest?

The median personal income in Epping Forest TAS is $756 per week, or $39,312 per year.The median household income is $1,142 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.

How much is rent in Epping Forest?

Median rent in Epping Forest TAS is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 8.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Epping Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Epping Forest TAS is $732. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Epping Forest?

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

Is Epping Forest a good suburb to live in?

Epping Forest is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 87.The median income is $756/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.8% 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: 60191. All dollar figures in AUD.