Suburbs Highcroft

Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Highcroft TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Highcroft TAS is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Highcroft is $408 per week ($21,216 per year). Median rent in Highcroft is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Highcroft has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Highcroft has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highcroft is $1,066.

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📍 Highcroft, Tasmania — 43.1534°S, 147.7778°E

Highcroft Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Highcroft Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$408/wk
$21,216 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$295/wk
$1,278 per month
👤
Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,066/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Highcroft Demographics

Gender Split

Male 61.9% (26) Female 38.1% (16)

Population Density

3.3
people per km²
42 people · 12.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$850
Family income/wk

Highcroft Age Distribution

40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Highcroft Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
53.3% 8 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
46.7% 7 dwellings

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

Highcroft Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Highcroft Religion

No Religion
42.2%
Anglican
24.4%
Not stated
17.8%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
8.9%
Buddhism
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Highcroft Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.6%

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

Highcroft Employment

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Employed full-time
23.1% 9 people
⏰
Employed part-time
33.3% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
43.6% 17 people

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

Highcroft Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

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

Highcroft Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Highcroft Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
57.1%
Education
42.9%

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

Highcroft Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Highcroft Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
57.1%
$650-$799/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Highcroft Marital Status

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Married
33.3% 14
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Divorced
14.3% 6
🕊️
Widowed
16.7% 7
👤
Never married
35.7% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Highcroft Ancestry

English
39.6%
Australian
34.0%
German
9.4%
Irish
9.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Highcroft Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.6% 3
✅
No need for assistance
95.4% 62

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

Highcroft Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.0% 7
—
Not a volunteer
80.0% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Highcroft Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Highcroft How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.0%
Car (passenger)
30.0%

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

Highcroft Car Ownership

1 vehicle
50.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%

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

Highcroft Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
26.1%
3 bedrooms
56.5%
4 bedrooms
17.4%

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

Highcroft Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
13.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
42.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Highcroft Indigenous Population

13.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
59
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Highcroft Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
3
Kidney disease
3

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

Highcroft Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
30.4%
$300-$399/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
17.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Highcroft Family Structure

Couple — no children
63.0%
Couple — no children under 15
14.8%
One parent — children under 15
11.1%
One parent — no children under 15
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Highcroft Military Service

🏅
Previously served
9.8% 4
👤
Never served
90.2% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Highcroft Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.7% 3
—
Did not provide
90.3% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Highcroft When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1981–1990
4

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

Highcroft Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
22.9%
15–29 hours
18.8%
30+ hours
18.8%
Did not do domestic work
14.6%

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

Highcroft Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
61.1%
3 persons
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Highcroft Rent Prices & Affordability

43%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $687/wk
Median Rent $295/wk
Rent-to-Income 42.9%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Highcroft

≈ $2,977/month
Median rent $295/wk
Left after rent $392/wk
Rent share 42.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Beauty Point
Income: $467/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $35/wk
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Income: $483/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $75/wk
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Income: $468/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $75/wk
Gagebrook
Income: $478/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $55/wk

Highcroft vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

South Preston
Pop: 21 Income: $449/wk
Stormlea
Pop: 21 Income: $519/wk Rent: $350/wk
Trial Harbour
Pop: 21 Income: $450/wk
Golconda
Pop: 22 Income: $471/wk Rent: $225/wk
Interlaken
Pop: 22 Income: $450/wk Rent: $220/wk
Wyena
Pop: 22 Income: $416/wk

Compare Highcroft

Highcroft vs South Preston →Highcroft vs Stormlea →Highcroft vs Trial Harbour →Highcroft vs Golconda →

Frequently Asked Questions About Highcroft

What is the population of Highcroft TAS?

The population of Highcroft TAS is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Highcroft?

The median personal income in Highcroft TAS is $408 per week, or $21,216 per year.The median household income is $687 per week.Family income is $850 per week.

How much is rent in Highcroft?

Median rent in Highcroft TAS is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 42.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Highcroft?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highcroft TAS is $1,066. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Highcroft?

The median age in Highcroft TAS is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Highcroft a good suburb to live in?

Highcroft is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 42.The median income is $408/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (42.9% 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: 60273. All dollar figures in AUD.