Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Forthside TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Forthside TAS is 76 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forthside is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Forthside is $149 per week ($646 per month). Forthside has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Forthside has a population density of 5.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forthside is $1,824.

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Forthside Population

residents (Census 2021)

Forthside Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$866/wk

$45,032 per year

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Median Rent

$149/wk

$646 per month

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,824/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Forthside Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.0% (46) Female 41.0% (32)

Population Density

5.5

people per km²

76 people · 13.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Forthside Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Forthside Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

36.4% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

63.6% 14 dwellings

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

Forthside Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Forthside Religion

No Religion

67.6%

Anglican

14.9%

Not stated

13.5%

Catholic

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forthside Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.0%

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

Forthside Employment

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Employed full-time

39.2% 20 people

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Employed part-time

25.5% 13 people

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Not in labour force

35.3% 18 people

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

Forthside Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.7%

Bachelor Degree

34.5%

Postgraduate Degree

13.8%

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

Forthside Occupation

Professionals

27.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

24.1%

Community & Personal Service

20.7%

Managers

13.8%

Clerical & Administrative

13.8%

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

Forthside Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Management & Commerce

27.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

22.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

16.7%

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

Forthside Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forthside Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

36.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

47.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Forthside Marital Status

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Married

45.6% 26

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Divorced

7.0% 4

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Never married

47.4% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forthside Ancestry

Australian

31.9%

English

31.9%

Scottish

12.4%

Irish

6.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

Greek

5.3%

German

3.5%

New Zealander

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forthside School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

26.1%

Primary — Government

21.7%

Secondary — Government

21.7%

Secondary — Catholic

17.4%

Pre-school

13.0%

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

Forthside Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 127

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

Forthside Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.1% 16

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Not a volunteer

71.9% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forthside Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Forthside How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

59.4%

Did not go to work

40.6%

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

Forthside Car Ownership

2 vehicles

58.3%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

29.2%

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

Forthside Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.0%

3 bedrooms

32.0%

4 bedrooms

52.0%

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

Forthside Population Mobility

7.0%

moved in the last year

19.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forthside Indigenous Population

5.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

115

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forthside Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Forthside Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

41.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forthside Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

56.5%

Couple — no children

24.2%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forthside Military Service

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Previously served

9.3% 5

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Never served

90.7% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Forthside Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 6

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Did not provide

89.1% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forthside Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

1 child

76.9%

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

Forthside When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Forthside Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.2%

5–14 hours

30.6%

15–29 hours

16.3%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

28.6%

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

Forthside Household Size

1 person

23.1%

2 persons

38.5%

3 persons

11.5%

4 persons

11.5%

5 persons

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forthside Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Forthside Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forthside Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,050/wk

Median Rent $149/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.3%

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

If you earn X in Forthside

Your weekly income

≈ $8,883/month

Median rent $149/wk

Left after rent $1,901/wk

Rent share 7.3%

Forthside vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Apollo Bay (Tas.)

Pop: 38 Income: $725/wk Rent: $255/wk

Lune River

Pop: 38 Income: $433/wk

Mangana

Pop: 38 Income: $409/wk Rent: $145/wk

Telita

Pop: 38 Income: $812/wk Rent: $190/wk

Andover

Pop: 39 Income: $933/wk Rent: $225/wk

Targa

Pop: 39 Income: $491/wk Rent: $180/wk

Compare Forthside

Forthside vs Apollo Bay (Tas.) →Forthside vs Lune River →Forthside vs Mangana →Forthside vs Telita →

Frequently Asked Questions About Forthside

What is the population of Forthside TAS?

The population of Forthside TAS is 76 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Forthside?

The median personal income in Forthside TAS is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $2,050 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Forthside?

Median rent in Forthside TAS is $149 per week ($646 per month).Rent represents 7.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Forthside?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forthside TAS is $1,824. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forthside?

The median age in Forthside TAS is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forthside a good suburb to live in?

Forthside is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 76.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.3% 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: 60212. All dollar figures in AUD.