Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Howden TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Howden TAS is 717 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Howden is $1,031 per week ($53,612 per year). Median rent in Howden is $415 per week ($1,798 per month). Howden has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Howden has a population density of 180.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Howden is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howden is $1,771.

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Howden Population

residents (Census 2021)

Howden Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,031/wk

$53,612 per year

#1030 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$415/wk

$1,798 per month

#1663 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,771/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Howden Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (364) Female 49.2% (353)

Population Density

180.7

people per km²

717 people · 4.0 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,512

Family income/wk

Howden 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)

Howden Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.4% 115 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.6% 113 dwellings

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

Howden Country of Birth

Australia

90.5%

England

8.2%

China

1.2%

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

Howden Religion

No Religion

52.5%

Anglican

16.3%

Catholic

13.1%

Christian (other)

4.9%

Not stated

4.4%

Pentecostal

4.4%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Lattr day Snts

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Howden Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.0%

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

Howden Languages Spoken at Home

Other

35.3%

Mandarin

29.4%

Arabic

17.6%

German

17.6%

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

Howden Employment

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Employed full-time

38.3% 212 people

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Employed part-time

28.7% 159 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 16 people

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Not in labour force

30.1% 167 people

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

Howden Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.1%

Certificate III/IV

29.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.7%

Postgraduate Degree

14.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.5%

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

Howden Occupation

Professionals

37.6%

Managers

18.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

7.5%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Labourers

3.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.0%

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

Howden Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.8%

Engineering

13.8%

Health

13.1%

Architecture & Building

10.0%

Education

9.3%

Society & Culture

7.6%

Agriculture & Environment

7.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.5%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Information Technology

1.0%

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

Howden Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Howden Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

2.3%

$800-$999/wk

3.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.6%

$4,000+/wk

19.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Howden Marital Status

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Married

59.2% 340

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Separated

1.0% 6

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Divorced

7.1% 41

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Widowed

3.5% 20

👤

Never married

29.1% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Howden Ancestry

English

38.7%

Australian

26.9%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

8.8%

Dutch

3.8%

German

3.4%

Other

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Chinese

1.2%

South African

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Russian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Howden School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

19.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.1%

Secondary — Government

13.1%

Primary — Catholic

12.0%

Secondary — Catholic

10.9%

Vocational Education

8.0%

Pre-school

6.3%

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

Howden Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.8% 39

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No need for assistance

97.2% 1,356

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

Howden Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.3% 165

—

Not a volunteer

70.7% 398

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Howden Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.6%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$600-$799/mo

5.7%

$800-$999/mo

6.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Howden How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.3%

Did not go to work

11.6%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Bus

2.7%

Truck

1.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Walked only

0.9%

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

Howden Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

15.9%

2 vehicles

39.8%

3 vehicles

25.9%

4+ vehicles

17.1%

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

Howden Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.1%

2 bedrooms

6.7%

3 bedrooms

37.6%

4 bedrooms

40.4%

5 bedrooms

10.6%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

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

Howden Population Mobility

7.1%

moved in the last year

25.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Howden Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,360

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Howden Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Howden Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Howden Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.4%

Couple — no children

25.2%

Couple — no children under 15

20.9%

One parent — children under 15

5.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Howden Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 21

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Never served

96.3% 543

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Howden Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.2% 97

—

Did not provide

82.8% 467

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Howden Children Ever Born

No children

28.2%

1 child

9.8%

2 children

42.0%

3 children

15.7%

4 children

2.6%

5+ children

1.6%

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

Howden When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2019

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

Howden Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.9%

5–14 hours

34.5%

15–29 hours

18.9%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

15.1%

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

Howden Household Size

1 person

13.7%

2 persons

34.9%

3 persons

16.5%

4 persons

22.9%

5 persons

8.4%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Howden Where Residents Moved From

Same address

656

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Howden Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

95.3%

Step family — no other children

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Howden Schools

schools nearby

government

1064

avg ICSEA score

2,327

total students

Tarremah Steiner School Independent

Combined · Prep-10 · 247 students

1128

ICSEA

Illawarra Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 391 students

1082

ICSEA

Southern Christian College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 312 students

1059

ICSEA

Blackmans Bay Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 257 students

1035

ICSEA

St Aloysius Catholic College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,120 students

1018

ICSEA

St Aloysius Catholic College - Kingston Beach Campus Catholic

Combined

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

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Howden Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,324/wk

Median Rent $415/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Howden

Your weekly income

≈ $10,071/month

Median rent $415/wk

Left after rent $1,909/wk

Rent share 17.9%

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Howden vs State & National Average

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Pop: 359 Income: $661/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Pop: 362 Income: $595/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 365 Income: $641/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howden

What is the population of Howden TAS?

The population of Howden TAS is 717 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 180.7 people per km².Howden is ranked #4,456 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Howden?

The median personal income in Howden TAS is $1,031 per week, or $53,612 per year.The median household income is $2,324 per week.Family income is $2,512 per week.Howden is ranked #1,030 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Howden?

Median rent in Howden TAS is $415 per week ($1,798 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Howden ranks #1,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Howden?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howden TAS is $1,771. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Howden?

The median age in Howden TAS is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Howden a good suburb to live in?

Howden is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 717.The median income is $1,031/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 60280. All dollar figures in AUD.