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Glenfern TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Glenfern TAS is 176 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenfern is $621 per week ($32,292 per year). Median rent in Glenfern is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Glenfern has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenfern has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenfern is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenfern is $1,236.

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Glenfern Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glenfern Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$621/wk

$32,292 per year

#6763 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,236/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Glenfern Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (91) Female 48.9% (87)

Population Density

4.2

people per km²

176 people · 41.6 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,271

Family income/wk

Glenfern 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Glenfern Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.0% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.0% 29 dwellings

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

Glenfern Country of Birth

Australia

92.9%

England

7.1%

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

Glenfern Religion

No Religion

50.9%

Anglican

15.6%

Not stated

12.0%

Catholic

7.2%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Judaism

5.4%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glenfern Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

35.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.1%

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

Glenfern Employment

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Employed full-time

35.2% 45 people

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Employed part-time

21.1% 27 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

40.6% 52 people

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

Glenfern Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Bachelor Degree

17.0%

Certificate I/II

7.5%

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

Glenfern Occupation

Community & Personal Service

27.9%

Clerical & Administrative

25.6%

Managers

11.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.3%

Labourers

9.3%

Professionals

7.0%

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

Glenfern Field of Study

Health

27.3%

Management & Commerce

27.3%

Society & Culture

18.2%

Architecture & Building

13.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.6%

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

Glenfern Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glenfern Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

13.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$4,000+/wk

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glenfern Marital Status

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Married

47.9% 68

↔️

Separated

5.6% 8

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Divorced

10.6% 15

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Widowed

2.1% 3

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Never married

33.8% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glenfern Ancestry

English

42.3%

Australian

32.0%

German

7.2%

Scottish

5.9%

Other

5.4%

Irish

4.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Dutch

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glenfern School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.5%

Secondary — Government

32.6%

Vocational Education

18.6%

Secondary — Catholic

9.3%

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

Glenfern Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.1% 19

✅

No need for assistance

93.9% 295

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

Glenfern Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.4% 20

—

Not a volunteer

84.6% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glenfern Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

16.7%

$300-$449/mo

12.5%

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$800-$999/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glenfern How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Truck

6.1%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

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

Glenfern Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.4%

2 vehicles

28.6%

3 vehicles

26.5%

4+ vehicles

22.4%

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

Glenfern Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.5%

3 bedrooms

38.5%

4 bedrooms

28.8%

5 bedrooms

13.5%

6+ bedrooms

7.7%

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

Glenfern Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

25.5%

moved in the last 5 years

8.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glenfern Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

306

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glenfern Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Glenfern Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

9.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

9.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

16.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glenfern Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.3%

Couple — no children under 15

24.8%

Couple — no children

22.2%

One parent — children under 15

15.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glenfern Military Service

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Previously served

10.9% 14

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Never served

89.1% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glenfern Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 18

—

Did not provide

85.8% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glenfern Children Ever Born

No children

38.7%

1 child

19.4%

2 children

32.3%

3 children

9.7%

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

Glenfern When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Glenfern Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.7%

5–14 hours

22.1%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

8.4%

Did not do domestic work

26.0%

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

Glenfern Household Size

1 person

11.1%

2 persons

35.2%

3 persons

14.8%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

11.1%

6+ persons

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glenfern Where Residents Moved From

Same address

148

Moved from TAS

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

Glenfern Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glenfern Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,166/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Glenfern

Your weekly income

≈ $5,053/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $886/wk

Rent share 24.0%

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Glenfern vs State & National Average

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Pop: 88 Income: $461/wk Rent: $340/wk

Roland

Pop: 88 Income: $437/wk Rent: $300/wk

Trowutta

Pop: 88 Income: $562/wk Rent: $240/wk

Westwood (Tas.)

Pop: 88 Income: $909/wk Rent: $180/wk

Doctors Rocks

Pop: 89 Income: $774/wk Rent: $263/wk

Weegena

Pop: 89 Income: $490/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenfern

What is the population of Glenfern TAS?

The population of Glenfern TAS is 176 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Glenfern is ranked #7,315 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenfern?

The median personal income in Glenfern TAS is $621 per week, or $32,292 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,271 per week.Glenfern is ranked #6,763 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenfern?

Median rent in Glenfern TAS is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glenfern ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenfern?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenfern TAS is $1,236. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenfern?

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

Is Glenfern a good suburb to live in?

Glenfern is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 176.The median income is $621/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 60231. All dollar figures in AUD.