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Glebe TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Glebe TAS is 570 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glebe is $979 per week ($50,908 per year). Median rent in Glebe is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Glebe has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Glebe has a population density of 3465.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glebe is England. The most common religion is No Religion (69% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glebe is $1,733.

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Glebe Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glebe Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$979/wk

$50,908 per year

#1353 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Glebe Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (275) Female 51.7% (294)

Population Density

3465.0

people per km²

570 people · 0.2 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,486

Family income/wk

Glebe 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Glebe Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.6% 71 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.4% 64 dwellings

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

Glebe Country of Birth

Australia

80.5%

England

9.1%

China

3.2%

India

3.2%

Hong Kong

2.3%

Brazil

1.8%

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

Glebe Religion

No Religion

69.0%

Catholic

8.7%

Not stated

7.2%

Anglican

5.4%

Hinduism

3.7%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Buddhism

1.5%

Baptist

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glebe Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

86.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

6.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

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

Glebe Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

26.8%

Other

19.5%

Cantonese

12.2%

Malayalam

9.8%

Portuguese

9.8%

IAL Nepali

7.3%

Italian

7.3%

Russian

7.3%

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

Glebe Employment

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Employed full-time

38.2% 179 people

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Employed part-time

34.0% 159 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 17 people

🏠

Not in labour force

24.1% 113 people

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

Glebe Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

44.9%

Postgraduate Degree

22.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.6%

Certificate III/IV

11.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.0%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Glebe Occupation

Professionals

47.0%

Managers

16.9%

Community & Personal Service

9.6%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.9%

Sales Workers

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.0%

Labourers

1.3%

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

Glebe Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.1%

Health

20.4%

Society & Culture

19.1%

Education

7.4%

Creative Arts

6.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

Engineering

4.3%

Architecture & Building

4.0%

Information Technology

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

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

Glebe Dwelling Types

Separate house

70.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

29.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glebe Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.8%

$4,000+/wk

19.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glebe Marital Status

👤

Never married

49.2% 259

💍

Married

38.0% 200

↔️

Separated

1.7% 9

📋

Divorced

7.8% 41

🕊️

Widowed

3.2% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glebe Ancestry

English

33.8%

Australian

20.5%

Irish

13.1%

Scottish

8.7%

Other

8.5%

Chinese

4.6%

German

3.7%

Dutch

2.2%

Italian

1.8%

Croatian

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Indian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glebe School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

34.2%

Secondary — Government

20.3%

Primary — Government

19.0%

Pre-school

10.1%

Primary — Catholic

6.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

Secondary — Catholic

3.8%

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

Glebe Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.6% 17

✅

No need for assistance

98.4% 1,046

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

Glebe Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.0% 132

—

Not a volunteer

73.0% 357

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glebe Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.5%

$300-$449/mo

10.9%

$600-$799/mo

5.5%

$800-$999/mo

5.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glebe How People Get to Work

Walked only

39.4%

Car (driver)

36.3%

Did not go to work

14.3%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Bicycle

2.5%

Bus

1.9%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.2%

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

Glebe Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.3%

1 vehicle

44.5%

2 vehicles

31.9%

3 vehicles

11.4%

4+ vehicles

3.9%

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

Glebe Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.2%

2 bedrooms

27.6%

3 bedrooms

43.0%

4 bedrooms

16.2%

5 bedrooms

3.9%

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

Glebe Population Mobility

26.7%

moved in the last year

53.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glebe Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,075

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glebe Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Lung condition

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

Glebe Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glebe Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.9%

Couple — children under 15

28.5%

Couple — no children under 15

17.9%

One parent — no children under 15

9.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glebe Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 19

👤

Never served

96.1% 471

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glebe Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 63

—

Did not provide

87.2% 428

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glebe Children Ever Born

No children

63.6%

1 child

10.5%

2 children

12.7%

3 children

13.2%

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

Glebe When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

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

Glebe Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.2%

5–14 hours

38.4%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

5.7%

Did not do domestic work

18.1%

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

Glebe Household Size

1 person

29.5%

2 persons

34.8%

3 persons

22.0%

4 persons

10.1%

5 persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glebe Where Residents Moved From

Same address

395

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

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

Glebe Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.5%

Step family — no other children

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glebe Schools

schools nearby

government

1079

avg ICSEA score

9,024

total students

Princes Street Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 343 students

1150

ICSEA

The Friends' School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,269 students

1149

ICSEA

Mount Stuart Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 340 students

1138

ICSEA

South Hobart Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 436 students

1137

ICSEA

Albuera Street Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 252 students

1133

ICSEA

Lansdowne Crescent Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 404 students

1130

ICSEA

St Michael's Collegiate School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 636 students

1125

ICSEA

Goulburn Street Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 218 students

1112

ICSEA

Montagu Bay Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 318 students

1081

ICSEA

Mount Carmel College Catholic

Combined · Prep-10 · 572 students

1077

ICSEA

Campbell Street Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 219 students

1075

ICSEA

St Mary's College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 951 students

1069

ICSEA

New Town Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 305 students

1057

ICSEA

Sacred Heart College Catholic

Combined · Prep-10 · 934 students

1017

ICSEA

Lambert School Independent

Combined · 1-10 · 33 students

1007

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 24 schools

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

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Glebe Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,067/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Glebe

Your weekly income

≈ $8,957/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,617/wk

Rent share 21.8%

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Glebe vs State & National Average

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Ellendale (Tas.)

Pop: 285 Income: $496/wk Rent: $250/wk

Yolla

Pop: 286 Income: $713/wk Rent: $200/wk

Middleton (Tas.)

Pop: 287 Income: $626/wk Rent: $293/wk

Wilmot

Pop: 287 Income: $504/wk Rent: $240/wk

Natone

Pop: 288 Income: $666/wk Rent: $225/wk

Elizabeth Town

Pop: 299 Income: $575/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glebe

What is the population of Glebe TAS?

The population of Glebe TAS is 570 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3465.0 people per km².Glebe is ranked #4,828 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glebe?

The median personal income in Glebe TAS is $979 per week, or $50,908 per year.The median household income is $2,067 per week.Family income is $2,486 per week.Glebe is ranked #1,353 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glebe?

Median rent in Glebe TAS is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glebe ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glebe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glebe TAS is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glebe?

The median age in Glebe TAS is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glebe a good suburb to live in?

Glebe is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 570.The median income is $979/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 60228. All dollar figures in AUD.