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Grindelwald TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Grindelwald TAS is 1,037 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Grindelwald is $661 per week ($34,372 per year). Median rent in Grindelwald is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). Grindelwald has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Grindelwald has a population density of 175 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Grindelwald is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Sinhalese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grindelwald is $1,625.

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Grindelwald Population

1,037

residents (Census 2021)

Grindelwald Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$661/wk

$34,372 per year

#6140 of 14,663

Median Rent

$405/wk

$1,755 per month

#1818 of 14,663

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Grindelwald Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (507) Female 51.1% (529)

Population Density

175

people per km²

1,037 people · 5.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,928

Family income/wk

Grindelwald 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)

Grindelwald Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Grindelwald, 59.5% are owned outright and 40.5% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

59.5%

Owned with mortgage

40.5%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Germany

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

Grindelwald Religion

No religion

42.0%

Anglican

13.1%

Catholic

12.8%

Not stated

6.9%

Christian (other)

6.8%

Presbyterian and Reformed

5.0%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Baptist

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Grindelwald Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Sinhalese
Italian
Persian
German
Korean
Thai
Mandarin

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

Grindelwald Employment

Employed full-time

26.0% 208 people

Employed part-time

21.6% 173 people

Unemployed

3.2% 26 people

Not in labour force

49.2% 394 people

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

Grindelwald Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.2%

Bachelor Degree

28.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.5%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

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

Grindelwald Occupation

Professionals

35.1%

Managers

14.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.9%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

8.3%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Labourers

4.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.4%

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

Grindelwald Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.4%

Health

19.3%

Engineering

16.3%

Education

12.6%

Society & Culture

9.6%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

Information Technology

1.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.1%

Creative Arts

1.1%

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

Grindelwald Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Grindelwald Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Grindelwald Marital Status

Married

65.9% 559

Separated

1.3% 11

Divorced

5.1% 43

Widowed

6.5% 55

Never married

21.2% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Grindelwald Ancestry

English

41.7%

Australian

41.3%

Scottish

12.2%

Irish

8.8%

Dutch

5.5%

German

4.4%

Australian Aboriginal

2.2%

Italian

2.0%

Chinese

1.6%

Welsh

1.2%

South African

1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Grindelwald School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

21.2%

Primary — Government

21.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.2%

Vocational Education

9.4%

Primary — Catholic

9.0%

Secondary — Catholic

6.1%

Pre-school

6.1%

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

Grindelwald Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

6.5%

No need for assistance

93.5%

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

Grindelwald Volunteering

Volunteer

23.0% 188

Not a volunteer

77.0% 631

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Grindelwald Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.3%

$600-$799/mo

7.5%

$800-$999/mo

6.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Grindelwald How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.1%

Did not go to work

14.3%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

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

Grindelwald Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

26.7%

2 vehicles

40.1%

3 vehicles

16.9%

4+ vehicles

13.6%

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

Grindelwald Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.4%

2 bedrooms

13.9%

3 bedrooms

35.9%

4 bedrooms

37.2%

5 bedrooms

9.2%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

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

Grindelwald Population Mobility

11.2%

moved in the last year

35.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Grindelwald Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Grindelwald Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Grindelwald Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.6%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Grindelwald Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.4%

Couple — no children

34.2%

Couple — no children under 15

19.0%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Grindelwald Military Service

Previously served

3.5% 29

Never served

96.5% 795

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Grindelwald Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 125

Did not provide

84.7% 693

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Grindelwald Children Ever Born

No children

25.5%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

34.2%

3 children

21.5%

4 children

5.8%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Grindelwald When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2020

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

Grindelwald Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

22.0%

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

Grindelwald Household Size

1 person

18.7%

2 persons

41.2%

3 persons

14.4%

4 persons

17.1%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Grindelwald Where Residents Moved From

Same address

868

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Grindelwald Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.6%

Step family — no other children

6.1%

Blended family — no other children

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Grindelwald Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $405/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.9%

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

If you earn X in Grindelwald

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $405/wk

Left after rent $1,220/wk

Rent share 24.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bridport

Income: $723/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $135/wk

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Income: $762/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $65/wk

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Income: $645/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $120/wk

Bicheno

Income: $631/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $155/wk

Turners Beach

Income: $758/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $125/wk

Primrose Sands

Income: $567/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $105/wk

Railton

Income: $539/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $150/wk

Geeveston

Income: $554/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $135/wk

Grindelwald vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Grindelwald is $661 a week, 5% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 197th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $405 a week, $115 more than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 24.9% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 50, 6 years older than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Grindelwald	Typical TAS	Typical Australia
Personal income	$661/wk	$698/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,625/wk	$1,408/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$405/wk	$290/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,625/mo	$1,301/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	50	44	42
Rent share of household income	24.9%	21.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Grindelwald

The closest suburb to Grindelwald is Legana, 4.1 km away.

Legana

4.1 km away · income $773/wk · rent $350/wk

Riverside (Tas.)

8.4 km away · income $776/wk · rent $300/wk

Newnham

10.1 km away · income $612/wk · rent $270/wk

Mayfield (Tas.)

11.2 km away · income $494/wk · rent $238/wk

Trevallyn

12.9 km away · income $845/wk · rent $300/wk

Invermay (Tas.)

13.0 km away · income $626/wk · rent $285/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grindelwald

What is the population of Grindelwald TAS?

The population of Grindelwald TAS is 1,037 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 175 people per km².Grindelwald is ranked #3,921 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Grindelwald?

The median personal income in Grindelwald TAS is $661 per week, or $34,372 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,928 per week.Grindelwald is ranked #6,140 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Grindelwald?

Median rent in Grindelwald TAS is $405 per week ($1,755 per month).Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Grindelwald ranks #1,818 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Grindelwald?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grindelwald TAS is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Grindelwald?

The median age in Grindelwald TAS is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Grindelwald a good suburb to live in?

Grindelwald is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,037.The median income is $661/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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