Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Golden Valley TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Golden Valley TAS is 226 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Golden Valley is $477 per week ($24,804 per year). Median rent in Golden Valley is $176 per week ($763 per month). Golden Valley has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Golden Valley has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Golden Valley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Golden Valley is $1,083.

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Golden Valley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Golden Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$477/wk

$24,804 per year

#8458 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$176/wk

$763 per month

#7964 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Golden Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (117) Female 48.2% (109)

Population Density

3.1

people per km²

226 people · 73.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Golden Valley 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Golden Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.2% 46 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.8% 28 dwellings

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

Golden Valley Country of Birth

Australia

88.5%

England

11.5%

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

Golden Valley Religion

No Religion

52.5%

Anglican

12.7%

Not stated

12.3%

Christian (other)

6.4%

Catholic

5.9%

Other Religions Tot

3.4%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

3.4%

Baptist

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Golden Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

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

Golden Valley Languages Spoken at Home

Japan

100.0%

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

Golden Valley Employment

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Employed full-time

22.6% 43 people

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Employed part-time

21.6% 41 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

53.7% 102 people

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

Golden Valley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.8%

Bachelor Degree

24.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.2%

Certificate I/II

5.2%

Postgraduate Degree

3.1%

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

Golden Valley Occupation

Professionals

30.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.2%

Community & Personal Service

19.6%

Managers

10.7%

Labourers

8.9%

Clerical & Administrative

7.1%

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

Golden Valley Field of Study

Society & Culture

21.4%

Health

16.7%

Information Technology

16.7%

Agriculture & Environment

11.9%

Engineering

9.5%

Architecture & Building

9.5%

Education

7.1%

Management & Commerce

7.1%

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

Golden Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Golden Valley Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$400-$499/wk

14.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.0%

$4,000+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Golden Valley Marital Status

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Married

45.9% 83

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Separated

6.6% 12

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Divorced

8.8% 16

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Widowed

2.2% 4

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Never married

36.5% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Golden Valley Ancestry

English

33.8%

Australian

31.5%

Scottish

8.6%

Irish

7.6%

Dutch

4.6%

Other

3.6%

German

3.3%

French

1.7%

Welsh

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

Filipino

1.3%

Chinese

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Golden Valley School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

26.3%

Primary — Government

23.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.2%

Secondary — Catholic

10.5%

Pre-school

10.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Primary — Catholic

7.9%

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

Golden Valley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 20

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No need for assistance

95.4% 414

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

Golden Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.6% 43

—

Not a volunteer

76.4% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Golden Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.8%

$300-$449/mo

11.8%

$450-$599/mo

8.8%

$800-$999/mo

20.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Golden Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.6%

Did not go to work

10.4%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Walked only

6.0%

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

Golden Valley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.8%

2 vehicles

35.3%

3 vehicles

25.9%

4+ vehicles

7.1%

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

Golden Valley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.6%

2 bedrooms

23.5%

3 bedrooms

43.5%

4 bedrooms

16.5%

5 bedrooms

5.9%

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

Golden Valley Population Mobility

12.5%

moved in the last year

35.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Golden Valley Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

412

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Golden Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Golden Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

10.9%

$300-$399/wk

10.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

16.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Golden Valley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.2%

Couple — no children

35.1%

Couple — no children under 15

16.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Golden Valley Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 6

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Never served

96.7% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Golden Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.2% 19

—

Did not provide

88.8% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Golden Valley Children Ever Born

No children

37.3%

1 child

4.0%

2 children

24.0%

3 children

22.7%

4 children

12.0%

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

Golden Valley When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Golden Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.9%

5–14 hours

35.1%

15–29 hours

20.0%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

17.3%

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

Golden Valley Household Size

1 person

37.9%

2 persons

28.4%

3 persons

11.6%

4 persons

9.5%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Golden Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

182

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Golden Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Golden Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $912/wk

Median Rent $176/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Golden Valley

Your weekly income

≈ $3,952/month

Median rent $176/wk

Left after rent $736/wk

Rent share 19.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $26/wk

Golden Valley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Birchs Bay

Pop: 116 Income: $481/wk Rent: $200/wk

Edith Creek

Pop: 116 Income: $900/wk Rent: $225/wk

Lonnavale

Pop: 116 Income: $530/wk Rent: $180/wk

Boomer Bay

Pop: 117 Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk

Nugent

Pop: 117 Income: $644/wk Rent: $330/wk

Four Mile Creek (Tas.)

Pop: 118 Income: $589/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Valley

What is the population of Golden Valley TAS?

The population of Golden Valley TAS is 226 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².Golden Valley is ranked #6,650 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Golden Valley?

The median personal income in Golden Valley TAS is $477 per week, or $24,804 per year.The median household income is $912 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Golden Valley is ranked #8,458 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Golden Valley?

Median rent in Golden Valley TAS is $176 per week ($763 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Golden Valley ranks #7,964 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Golden Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Golden Valley TAS is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Golden Valley?

The median age in Golden Valley TAS is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Golden Valley a good suburb to live in?

Golden Valley is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 226.The median income is $477/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 60237. All dollar figures in AUD.