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Garden Island Creek TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Garden Island Creek TAS is 282 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Garden Island Creek is $516 per week ($26,832 per year). Median rent in Garden Island Creek is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Garden Island Creek has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Garden Island Creek has a population density of 7.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Garden Island Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garden Island Creek is $1,127.

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Garden Island Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Garden Island Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$516/wk

$26,832 per year

#8051 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,127/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Garden Island Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (141) Female 49.6% (139)

Population Density

7.5

people per km²

282 people · 37.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,170

Family income/wk

Garden Island Creek 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Garden Island Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.6% 41 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.4% 47 dwellings

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

Garden Island Creek Country of Birth

Australia

89.3%

England

10.7%

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

Garden Island Creek Religion

No Religion

62.3%

Not stated

10.9%

Anglican

8.7%

Catholic

8.3%

Christian (other)

5.1%

SB OSB NRA OSB

1.8%

Othr Christian

1.8%

Buddhism

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Garden Island Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.0%

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

Garden Island Creek Languages Spoken at Home

German

55.6%

French

44.4%

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

Garden Island Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

24.0% 48 people

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Employed part-time

23.5% 47 people

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Unemployed

6.5% 13 people

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Not in labour force

46.0% 92 people

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

Garden Island Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.3%

Certificate I/II

4.6%

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

Garden Island Creek Occupation

Professionals

29.2%

Community & Personal Service

18.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.9%

Clerical & Administrative

16.9%

Managers

10.8%

Labourers

7.7%

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

Garden Island Creek Field of Study

Society & Culture

20.0%

Health

16.9%

Management & Commerce

12.3%

Engineering

10.8%

Education

9.2%

Architecture & Building

9.2%

Creative Arts

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Agriculture & Environment

6.2%

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

Garden Island Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Garden Island Creek Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

3.1%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

12.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

15.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Garden Island Creek Marital Status

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Married

29.1% 60

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Separated

2.9% 6

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Divorced

17.5% 36

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Widowed

2.9% 6

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Never married

47.6% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Garden Island Creek Ancestry

English

32.7%

Australian

22.7%

Irish

14.4%

Scottish

9.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.0%

German

4.0%

Other

3.8%

Dutch

2.3%

French

1.8%

Italian

1.5%

Maltese

0.8%

Welsh

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Garden Island Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.6%

Secondary — Government

21.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.3%

Secondary — Catholic

8.8%

Vocational Education

7.0%

Primary — Catholic

5.3%

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

Garden Island Creek Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.3% 33

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 487

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

Garden Island Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.5% 50

—

Not a volunteer

75.5% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Garden Island Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

12.9%

$600-$799/mo

16.1%

$800-$999/mo

22.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Garden Island Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Did not go to work

15.5%

Car (passenger)

9.5%

Bus

3.6%

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

Garden Island Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.8%

1 vehicle

37.5%

2 vehicles

33.7%

3 vehicles

16.3%

4+ vehicles

8.7%

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

Garden Island Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.6%

2 bedrooms

25.3%

3 bedrooms

41.1%

4 bedrooms

17.9%

5 bedrooms

3.2%

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

Garden Island Creek Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

43.0%

moved in the last 5 years

10.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Garden Island Creek Indigenous Population

12.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

457

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Garden Island Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Stroke

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Garden Island Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

9.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

10.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Garden Island Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.0%

Couple — no children

24.3%

One parent — children under 15

14.8%

Couple — no children under 15

10.0%

One parent — no children under 15

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Garden Island Creek Military Service

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Previously served

1.5% 3

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Never served

98.5% 194

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Garden Island Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 24

—

Did not provide

87.6% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Garden Island Creek Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

1 child

5.3%

2 children

32.9%

3 children

3.9%

4 children

3.9%

5+ children

3.9%

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

Garden Island Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Garden Island Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.3%

5–14 hours

38.1%

15–29 hours

9.1%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

21.8%

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

Garden Island Creek Household Size

1 person

37.6%

2 persons

28.4%

3 persons

12.8%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

4.6%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Garden Island Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

227

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Garden Island Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Garden Island Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,036/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Garden Island Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $4,489/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $736/wk

Rent share 29.0%

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Garden Island Creek vs State & National Average

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

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

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

Lunawanna

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

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Pop: 145 Income: $708/wk Rent: $198/wk

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Pop: 145 Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garden Island Creek

What is the population of Garden Island Creek TAS?

The population of Garden Island Creek TAS is 282 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.5 people per km².Garden Island Creek is ranked #6,151 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Garden Island Creek?

The median personal income in Garden Island Creek TAS is $516 per week, or $26,832 per year.The median household income is $1,036 per week.Family income is $1,170 per week.Garden Island Creek is ranked #8,051 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Garden Island Creek?

Median rent in Garden Island Creek TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 29.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Garden Island Creek ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Garden Island Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garden Island Creek TAS is $1,127. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Garden Island Creek?

The median age in Garden Island Creek TAS is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Garden Island Creek a good suburb to live in?

Garden Island Creek is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 282.The median income is $516/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.0% 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: 60220. All dollar figures in AUD.