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Forcett TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Forcett TAS is 1,102 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forcett is $809 per week ($42,068 per year). Median rent in Forcett is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Forcett has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Forcett has a population density of 19.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Forcett is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forcett is $1,707.

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Forcett Population

residents (Census 2021)

Forcett Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$809/wk

$42,068 per year

#3449 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$295/wk

$1,278 per month

#5069 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,707/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Forcett Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (575) Female 47.7% (524)

Population Density

19.0

people per km²

1,102 people · 57.9 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,899

Family income/wk

Forcett 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)

Forcett Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.5% 124 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.5% 207 dwellings

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

Forcett Country of Birth

Australia

95.9%

England

4.1%

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

Forcett Religion

No Religion

53.5%

Anglican

18.1%

Catholic

13.4%

Not stated

9.0%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

0.9%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forcett Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Forcett Employment

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Employed full-time

41.2% 326 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.5% 218 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 17 people

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Not in labour force

29.2% 231 people

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

Forcett Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.6%

Bachelor Degree

15.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Postgraduate Degree

4.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Forcett Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.8%

Community & Personal Service

16.8%

Professionals

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

15.0%

Managers

12.4%

Labourers

5.4%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.9%

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

Forcett Field of Study

Engineering

19.4%

Management & Commerce

18.1%

Society & Culture

14.7%

Architecture & Building

13.1%

Health

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Education

6.7%

Agriculture & Environment

5.6%

Creative Arts

2.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.2%

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

Forcett Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forcett Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

0.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Forcett Marital Status

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Married

45.6% 405

↔️

Separated

2.8% 25

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Divorced

9.2% 82

🕊️

Widowed

3.1% 28

👤

Never married

39.3% 349

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forcett Ancestry

Australian

38.6%

English

36.5%

Scottish

7.1%

Irish

6.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Other

2.7%

German

2.1%

Italian

1.1%

Dutch

0.8%

Polish

0.6%

New Zealander

0.4%

Welsh

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forcett School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.6%

Secondary — Government

16.8%

Vocational Education

12.1%

Primary — Catholic

11.2%

Secondary — Catholic

10.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

Pre-school

4.2%

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

Forcett Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.3% 89

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 1,958

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

Forcett Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.7% 121

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 703

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forcett Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

5.3%

$800-$999/mo

5.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Forcett How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.7%

Did not go to work

14.1%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

Truck

2.3%

Walked only

1.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Bicycle

0.6%

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

Forcett Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.3%

2 vehicles

38.4%

3 vehicles

24.3%

4+ vehicles

24.0%

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

Forcett Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

10.3%

3 bedrooms

46.8%

4 bedrooms

33.4%

5 bedrooms

6.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.4%

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

Forcett Population Mobility

7.2%

moved in the last year

27.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forcett Indigenous Population

5.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

103

Indigenous residents

1,971

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forcett Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

112

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

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

Forcett Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forcett Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.7%

Couple — no children

26.6%

Couple — no children under 15

19.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forcett Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 4

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Previously served

6.4% 53

👤

Never served

93.1% 765

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Forcett Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 126

—

Did not provide

84.7% 700

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forcett Children Ever Born

No children

31.9%

1 child

12.3%

2 children

31.4%

3 children

17.5%

4 children

5.9%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Forcett When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Forcett Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.8%

5–14 hours

35.5%

15–29 hours

15.6%

30+ hours

9.6%

Did not do domestic work

16.5%

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

Forcett Household Size

1 person

12.1%

2 persons

33.9%

3 persons

20.2%

4 persons

22.0%

5 persons

8.9%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forcett Where Residents Moved From

Same address

947

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Forcett Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.1%

Blended family — no other children

9.3%

Step family — no other children

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forcett Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,797/wk

Median Rent $295/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.4%

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

If you earn X in Forcett

Your weekly income

≈ $7,787/month

Median rent $295/wk

Left after rent $1,502/wk

Rent share 16.4%

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Forcett vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Dilston

Pop: 558 Income: $783/wk Rent: $320/wk

Glebe (Tas.)

Pop: 570 Income: $979/wk Rent: $450/wk

Nubeena

Pop: 576 Income: $491/wk Rent: $200/wk

South Spreyton

Pop: 576 Income: $802/wk Rent: $250/wk

Hawley Beach

Pop: 590 Income: $851/wk Rent: $300/wk

Hillwood

Pop: 591 Income: $708/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forcett

What is the population of Forcett TAS?

The population of Forcett TAS is 1,102 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.0 people per km².Forcett is ranked #3,828 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Forcett?

The median personal income in Forcett TAS is $809 per week, or $42,068 per year.The median household income is $1,797 per week.Family income is $1,899 per week.Forcett is ranked #3,449 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Forcett?

Median rent in Forcett TAS is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Forcett ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Forcett?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forcett TAS is $1,707. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forcett?

The median age in Forcett TAS is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forcett a good suburb to live in?

Forcett is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,102.The median income is $809/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% 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: 60207. All dollar figures in AUD.