Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Great Bay TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Great Bay TAS is 92 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Great Bay is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Great Bay is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Great Bay has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Great Bay has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Great Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (71% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Great Bay is $1,517.

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Great Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Great Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$774/wk

$40,248 per year

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Great Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (42) Female 52.3% (46)

Population Density

5.8

people per km²

92 people · 15.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,656

Family income/wk

Great Bay Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

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)

Great Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.1% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.9% 7 dwellings

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

Great Bay Country of Birth

Australia

75.8%

England

12.1%

France

12.1%

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

Great Bay Religion

No Religion

71.1%

Not stated

11.1%

Anglican

8.9%

Catholic

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Great Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Great Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

34.3% 24 people

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Employed part-time

25.7% 18 people

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Not in labour force

40.0% 28 people

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

Great Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

31.7%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Postgraduate Degree

12.2%

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

Great Bay Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

22.2%

Managers

14.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

14.8%

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

Great Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

17.4%

Agriculture & Environment

17.4%

Health

17.4%

Creative Arts

17.4%

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

Great Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Great Bay Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

9.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

28.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

28.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Great Bay Marital Status

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Married

64.8% 46

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Divorced

12.7% 9

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Never married

22.5% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Great Bay Ancestry

English

40.8%

Australian

28.0%

Scottish

12.0%

Irish

8.0%

German

4.0%

Croatian

2.4%

Polish

2.4%

Other

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Great Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

60.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

25.0%

Secondary — Government

15.0%

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

Great Bay Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 160

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

Great Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

32.3% 21

—

Not a volunteer

67.7% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Great Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Great Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

54.3%

Car (passenger)

17.1%

Truck

17.1%

Did not go to work

11.4%

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

Great Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

36.7%

2 vehicles

30.0%

3 vehicles

23.3%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

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

Great Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

22.6%

2 bedrooms

29.0%

3 bedrooms

35.5%

4 bedrooms

12.9%

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

Great Bay Population Mobility

22.9%

moved in the last year

45.7%

moved in the last 5 years

47.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Great Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

166

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Great Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

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

Great Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

10.9%

$400-$499/wk

10.9%

$650-$799/wk

18.2%

$800-$999/wk

20.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Great Bay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.0%

Couple — no children

36.2%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

Couple — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Great Bay Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Great Bay Children Ever Born

No children

29.6%

2 children

59.3%

3 children

11.1%

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

Great Bay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Great Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.7%

5–14 hours

32.9%

15–29 hours

22.9%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

17.1%

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

Great Bay Household Size

1 person

50.0%

2 persons

40.6%

4 persons

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Great Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Great Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Great Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.9%

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

If you earn X in Great Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,012/wk

Rent share 22.9%

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Income: $667/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $758/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

Latrobe

Income: $628/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

Great Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Montumana

Pop: 46 Income: $525/wk Rent: $145/wk

Whitefoord

Pop: 46 Income: $416/wk Rent: $140/wk

Cairns Bay

Pop: 47 Income: $425/wk Rent: $255/wk

Herrick

Pop: 47 Income: $433/wk Rent: $233/wk

Stonor

Pop: 47 Income: $512/wk

Charlotte Cove

Pop: 48 Income: $519/wk Rent: $293/wk

Compare Great Bay

Great Bay vs Montumana →Great Bay vs Whitefoord →Great Bay vs Cairns Bay →Great Bay vs Herrick →

Frequently Asked Questions About Great Bay

What is the population of Great Bay TAS?

The population of Great Bay TAS is 92 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Great Bay?

The median personal income in Great Bay TAS is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.

How much is rent in Great Bay?

Median rent in Great Bay TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 22.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Great Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Great Bay TAS is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Great Bay?

The median age in Great Bay TAS is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Great Bay a good suburb to live in?

Great Bay is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 92.The median income is $774/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.9% 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: 60250. All dollar figures in AUD.