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Herdsmans Cove TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Herdsmans Cove TAS is 1,199 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Herdsmans Cove is $503 per week ($26,156 per year). Median rent in Herdsmans Cove is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Herdsmans Cove has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Herdsmans Cove has a population density of 1,308 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Herdsmans Cove is India. The most common religion is No religion (60.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Herdsmans Cove is $869.

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Herdsmans Cove Population

1,199

residents (Census 2021)

Herdsmans Cove Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$503/wk

$26,156 per year

#8170 of 14,663

Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

Median Age

29years

9 years younger than national median

Mortgage

$869/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Herdsmans Cove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.1% (553) Female 53.9% (646)

Population Density

1,308

people per km²

1,199 people · 0.9 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,108

Family income/wk

Herdsmans Cove 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Herdsmans Cove Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Herdsmans Cove, 32.3% are owned outright and 67.7% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

32.3%

Owned with mortgage

67.7%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
England

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

Herdsmans Cove Religion

No religion

60.5%

Anglican

13.6%

Not stated

10.9%

Catholic

9.7%

Other religions

1.2%

Uniting Church

0.9%

Pentecostal

0.8%

Sikhism

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.1%

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

Punjabi

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

Herdsmans Cove Employment

Employed full-time

22.7% 170 people

Employed part-time

17.2% 129 people

Unemployed

9.4% 70 people

Not in labour force

50.7% 379 people

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

Herdsmans Cove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.2%

Bachelor Degree

8.5%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

Certificate I/II

7.5%

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

Herdsmans Cove Occupation

Community & Personal Service

32.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.3%

Professionals

10.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Sales Workers

7.2%

Managers

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.5%

Labourers

5.9%

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

Herdsmans Cove Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.5%

Society & Culture

23.9%

Engineering

11.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.0%

Architecture & Building

9.0%

Health

7.1%

Information Technology

5.2%

Creative Arts

5.2%

Education

2.6%

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

Herdsmans Cove Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

9.9%

$500-$649/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$4,000+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Marital Status

Married

22.1% 188

Separated

4.9% 42

Divorced

8.8% 75

Widowed

3.1% 26

Never married

61.0% 518

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Ancestry

Australian

45.5%

English

42.7%

Australian Aboriginal

18.3%

Irish

5.3%

Scottish

4.6%

German

1.4%

Italian

0.8%

Greek

0.7%

Chinese

0.5%

Maori

0.3%

Polish

0.3%

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

Herdsmans Cove School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.9%

Secondary — Government

27.9%

Vocational Education

8.3%

Primary — Catholic

7.6%

Pre-school

4.5%

Secondary — Catholic

2.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.0%

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

Herdsmans Cove Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

9.0%

No need for assistance

91.0%

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

Herdsmans Cove Volunteering

Volunteer

8.9% 68

Not a volunteer

91.1% 698

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

3.3%

$450-$599/mo

4.4%

$600-$799/mo

25.6%

$800-$999/mo

21.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Herdsmans Cove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.4%

Did not go to work

11.0%

Car (passenger)

8.8%

Bus

3.8%

Truck

1.9%

Walked only

1.3%

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

Herdsmans Cove Car Ownership

0 vehicles

12.0%

1 vehicle

42.6%

2 vehicles

28.6%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

3.6%

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

Herdsmans Cove Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.8%

3 bedrooms

83.9%

4 bedrooms

2.3%

5 bedrooms

1.0%

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

Herdsmans Cove Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

33.9%

moved in the last 5 years

17.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Indigenous Population

23.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

194

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Herdsmans Cove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

13.0%

$300-$399/wk

9.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

14.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.5%

One parent — children under 15

30.7%

One parent — no children under 15

12.9%

Couple — no children

10.2%

Couple — no children under 15

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Military Service

Previously served

3.1% 24

Never served

96.9% 752

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 122

Did not provide

83.8% 633

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Children Ever Born

No children

30.7%

1 child

12.8%

2 children

22.1%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

11.1%

5+ children

4.5%

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

Herdsmans Cove When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

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

Herdsmans Cove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.5%

5–14 hours

18.1%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

42.7%

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

Herdsmans Cove Household Size

1 person

22.4%

2 persons

27.3%

3 persons

23.4%

4 persons

14.0%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Where Residents Moved From

Same address

941

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Herdsmans Cove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

67.0%

Blended family — no other children

16.0%

Step family — no other children

14.0%

Other couple — children only

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Herdsmans Cove Schools

schools nearby

government

846

avg ICSEA score

1,889

total students

St Virgil's College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 792 students

1024

ICSEA

St Paul's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 178 students

895

ICSEA

JRLF - East Derwent Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 337 students

800

ICSEA

JRLF - Senior School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 315 students

800

ICSEA

JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 123 students

787

ICSEA

JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 144 students

772

ICSEA

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

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Herdsmans Cove Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,012/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.7%

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

If you earn X in Herdsmans Cove

Your weekly income

≈ $4,385/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $762/wk

Rent share 24.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $478/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $468/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $494/wk Rent: $238/wk Save: $12/wk

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Income: $580/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $588/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $572/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Herdsmans Cove vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Herdsmans Cove is $503 a week, 28% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 302nd of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $40 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 24.7% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 29, 15 years younger 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	Herdsmans Cove	Typical TAS	Typical Australia
Personal income	$503/wk	$698/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,012/wk	$1,408/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$250/wk	$290/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$869/mo	$1,301/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	29	44	42
Rent share of household income	24.7%	21.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Herdsmans Cove

The closest suburb to Herdsmans Cove is Gagebrook, 0.8 km away.

Gagebrook

0.8 km away · income $478/wk · rent $240/wk

Old Beach

2.6 km away · income $887/wk · rent $400/wk

Austins Ferry

3.0 km away · income $762/wk · rent $364/wk

Bridgewater (Tas.)

3.8 km away · income $512/wk · rent $260/wk

Claremont (Tas.)

4.8 km away · income $675/wk · rent $320/wk

Granton

6.0 km away · income $872/wk · rent $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herdsmans Cove

What is the population of Herdsmans Cove TAS?

The population of Herdsmans Cove TAS is 1,199 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1,308 people per km².Herdsmans Cove is ranked #3,703 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Herdsmans Cove?

The median personal income in Herdsmans Cove TAS is $503 per week, or $26,156 per year.The median household income is $1,012 per week.Family income is $1,108 per week.Herdsmans Cove is ranked #8,170 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Herdsmans Cove?

Median rent in Herdsmans Cove TAS is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 24.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Herdsmans Cove ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Herdsmans Cove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Herdsmans Cove TAS is $869. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Herdsmans Cove?

The median age in Herdsmans Cove TAS is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Herdsmans Cove a good suburb to live in?

Herdsmans Cove is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,199.The median income is $503/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.7% 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: 60268. All dollar figures in AUD.