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Flowerdale TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Flowerdale TAS is 279 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Flowerdale is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in Flowerdale is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Flowerdale has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Flowerdale has a population density of 17.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Flowerdale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flowerdale is $1,300.

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Flowerdale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Flowerdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$562/wk

$29,224 per year

#7578 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Flowerdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (140) Female 50.5% (143)

Population Density

17.5

people per km²

279 people · 15.9 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,696

Family income/wk

Flowerdale 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)

Flowerdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.7% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.3% 35 dwellings

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

Flowerdale Country of Birth

Australia

93.0%

England

7.0%

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

Flowerdale Religion

No Religion

47.8%

Not stated

13.8%

Anglican

11.2%

Catholic

9.4%

Christian (other)

9.1%

Baptist

6.2%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Flowerdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

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

Flowerdale Employment

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Employed full-time

30.9% 60 people

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Employed part-time

23.7% 46 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 6 people

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Not in labour force

42.3% 82 people

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

Flowerdale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.0%

Bachelor Degree

34.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

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

Flowerdale Occupation

Professionals

25.0%

Managers

20.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.2%

Community & Personal Service

15.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.8%

Labourers

4.7%

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

Flowerdale Field of Study

Society & Culture

20.8%

Engineering

19.5%

Health

11.7%

Education

11.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.4%

Management & Commerce

10.4%

Agriculture & Environment

6.5%

Architecture & Building

5.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

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

Flowerdale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Flowerdale Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Flowerdale Marital Status

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Married

63.5% 141

↔️

Separated

3.6% 8

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Divorced

1.8% 4

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Widowed

4.1% 9

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Never married

27.0% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Flowerdale Ancestry

Australian

39.5%

English

36.7%

Irish

5.9%

Scottish

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

Other

2.8%

Polish

2.5%

Dutch

2.3%

German

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Flowerdale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.0%

Secondary — Government

23.3%

Secondary — Catholic

13.3%

Vocational Education

11.7%

Primary — Catholic

6.7%

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

Flowerdale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 22

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 472

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

Flowerdale Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.3% 38

—

Not a volunteer

80.7% 159

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Flowerdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.0%

$450-$599/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

36.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Flowerdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.2%

Did not go to work

11.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

5.9%

Truck

4.0%

Walked only

3.0%

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

Flowerdale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.3%

2 vehicles

43.8%

3 vehicles

21.3%

4+ vehicles

13.5%

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

Flowerdale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.3%

2 bedrooms

7.6%

3 bedrooms

42.4%

4 bedrooms

37.0%

5 bedrooms

9.8%

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

Flowerdale Population Mobility

13.8%

moved in the last year

35.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Flowerdale Indigenous Population

4.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

480

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Flowerdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Dementia

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

Flowerdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Flowerdale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.1%

Couple — no children

32.1%

Couple — no children under 15

12.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

One parent — no children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Flowerdale Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 8

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Never served

95.9% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Flowerdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 31

—

Did not provide

84.7% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Flowerdale Children Ever Born

No children

39.2%

1 child

4.1%

2 children

35.1%

3 children

21.6%

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

Flowerdale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

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

Flowerdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

29.2%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

16.9%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

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

Flowerdale Household Size

1 person

11.8%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

9.4%

6+ persons

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Flowerdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

218

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

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

Flowerdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.1%

Step family — no other children

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Flowerdale Schools

schools nearby

government

981

avg ICSEA score

234

total students

Boat Harbour Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 234 students

981

ICSEA

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

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Flowerdale Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,553/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Flowerdale

Your weekly income

≈ $6,730/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,293/wk

Rent share 16.7%

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Flowerdale vs State & National Average

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Pop: 140 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 140 Income: $881/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 142 Income: $635/wk Rent: $180/wk

West Pine

Pop: 142 Income: $741/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Pop: 143 Income: $711/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 144 Income: $575/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flowerdale

What is the population of Flowerdale TAS?

The population of Flowerdale TAS is 279 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.5 people per km².Flowerdale is ranked #6,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Flowerdale?

The median personal income in Flowerdale TAS is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year.The median household income is $1,553 per week.Family income is $1,696 per week.Flowerdale is ranked #7,578 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Flowerdale?

Median rent in Flowerdale TAS is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Flowerdale ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Flowerdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flowerdale 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 Flowerdale?

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

Is Flowerdale a good suburb to live in?

Flowerdale is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 279.The median income is $562/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 60204. All dollar figures in AUD.