Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Howrah TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Howrah TAS is 9,545 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Howrah is $865 per week ($44,980 per year). Median rent in Howrah is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Howrah has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Howrah has a population density of 1284.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Howrah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howrah is $1,690.

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Howrah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Howrah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$865/wk

$44,980 per year

#2563 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,690/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Howrah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (4,505) Female 52.8% (5,041)

Population Density

1284.7

people per km²

9,545 people · 7.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,097

Family income/wk

Howrah 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)

Howrah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.1% 1,699 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.9% 1,384 dwellings

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

Howrah Country of Birth

Australia

90.9%

England

4.1%

China

1.5%

India

1.4%

Greece

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

Hong Kong

0.4%

Brazil

0.3%

Bangladesh

0.3%

Canada

0.3%

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

Howrah Religion

No Religion

50.9%

Catholic

19.0%

Anglican

18.4%

Not stated

4.3%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Eastern Orthodox

1.4%

Hinduism

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Howrah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Howrah Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

23.9%

IAL Punjabi

16.6%

IAL Nepali

15.3%

Other

14.6%

Greek

12.0%

Cantonese

6.3%

IAL Sinhal

6.3%

German

5.0%

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

Howrah Employment

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Employed full-time

35.5% 2,654 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 1,724 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 221 people

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Not in labour force

38.5% 2,879 people

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

Howrah Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.8%

Certificate III/IV

29.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Postgraduate Degree

11.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.4%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Howrah Occupation

Professionals

34.0%

Managers

14.1%

Clerical & Administrative

14.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Labourers

3.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.3%

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

Howrah Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.5%

Society & Culture

14.2%

Health

13.3%

Engineering

12.2%

Education

10.8%

Architecture & Building

6.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

Information Technology

4.4%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.5%

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

Howrah Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Howrah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Howrah Marital Status

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Married

51.0% 4,062

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Separated

2.8% 223

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Divorced

10.0% 796

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Widowed

6.0% 481

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Never married

30.2% 2,409

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Howrah Ancestry

English

34.7%

Australian

31.2%

Irish

9.0%

Scottish

8.2%

Other

5.7%

German

2.7%

Chinese

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Italian

1.4%

Dutch

1.3%

Greek

1.0%

Polish

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Howrah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.7%

Secondary — Government

17.5%

Vocational Education

15.0%

Secondary — Catholic

11.9%

Primary — Catholic

10.8%

Pre-school

7.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

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

Howrah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 958

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 17,680

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

Howrah Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.1% 1,485

—

Not a volunteer

80.9% 6,270

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Howrah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.7%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

4.4%

$800-$999/mo

6.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Howrah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.1%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

Bus

5.2%

Walked only

0.9%

Bicycle

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Ferry

0.4%

Other

0.3%

Truck

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Howrah Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.6%

1 vehicle

34.7%

2 vehicles

40.6%

3 vehicles

13.4%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

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

Howrah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.8%

2 bedrooms

14.1%

3 bedrooms

53.0%

4 bedrooms

25.4%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Howrah Population Mobility

14.1%

moved in the last year

36.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Howrah Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

477

Indigenous residents

18,274

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Howrah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

993

Arthritis

412

Asthma

341

Heart disease

261

Diabetes

259

Cancer

209

Lung condition

152

Kidney disease

117

Stroke

102

Dementia

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

Howrah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Howrah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.1%

Couple — no children

32.4%

Couple — no children under 15

15.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Howrah Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 15

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 17

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Previously served

5.0% 391

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Never served

94.6% 7,352

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Howrah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 1,030

—

Did not provide

86.7% 6,714

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Howrah Children Ever Born

No children

30.6%

1 child

13.1%

2 children

33.0%

3 children

16.4%

4 children

5.3%

5+ children

1.5%

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

Howrah When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

115

1961–1970

165

1971–1980

126

1981–1990

110

1991–2000

2001–2010

223

2011–2015

231

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Howrah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.9%

5–14 hours

33.0%

15–29 hours

16.3%

30+ hours

8.4%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Howrah Household Size

1 person

25.7%

2 persons

37.0%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

14.2%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Howrah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

7,894

Moved from TAS

808

Moved — same area (SA2)

196

Moved from VIC

108

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from ACT

Moved from NT

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

Howrah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.6%

Step family — no other children

8.6%

Blended family — no other children

4.2%

Other couple — children only

0.4%

Intact family — other children present

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Howrah Schools

schools nearby

government

973

avg ICSEA score

2,607

total students

Howrah Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 630 students

1057

ICSEA

MacKillop Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 895 students

1046

ICSEA

Clarence High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 626 students

1021

ICSEA

Southern Support School Government

Combined · K-12 · 99 students

948

ICSEA

Warrane Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 158 students

904

ICSEA

Rokeby Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 199 students

860

ICSEA

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

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Howrah Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,690/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.7%

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

If you earn X in Howrah

Your weekly income

≈ $7,323/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,290/wk

Rent share 23.7%

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Income: $817/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $40/wk

Howrah vs State & National Average

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Pop: 4,826 Income: $845/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 4,894 Income: $767/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 4,945 Income: $817/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 4,983 Income: $825/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 5,030 Income: $628/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howrah

What is the population of Howrah TAS?

The population of Howrah TAS is 9,545 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1284.7 people per km².Howrah is ranked #696 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Howrah?

The median personal income in Howrah TAS is $865 per week, or $44,980 per year.The median household income is $1,690 per week.Family income is $2,097 per week.Howrah is ranked #2,563 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Howrah?

Median rent in Howrah TAS is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Howrah ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Howrah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howrah TAS is $1,690. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Howrah?

The median age in Howrah TAS is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Howrah a good suburb to live in?

Howrah is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 9,545.The median income is $865/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 60281. All dollar figures in AUD.