Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Karoola TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Karoola TAS is 349 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Karoola is $702 per week ($36,504 per year). Median rent in Karoola is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Karoola has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Karoola has a population density of 10.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Karoola is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karoola is $1,300.

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Karoola Population

residents (Census 2021)

Karoola Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$702/wk

$36,504 per year

#5454 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Karoola Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (189) Female 45.2% (156)

Population Density

10.8

people per km²

349 people · 32.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,827

Family income/wk

Karoola 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Karoola Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.7% 51 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.3% 63 dwellings

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

Karoola Country of Birth

Australia

95.4%

England

4.6%

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

Karoola Religion

No Religion

50.0%

Catholic

19.3%

Anglican

13.5%

Not stated

7.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Othr Protestnt

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Karoola Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Karoola Employment

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Employed full-time

38.0% 97 people

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Employed part-time

25.1% 64 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 7 people

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Not in labour force

34.1% 87 people

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

Karoola Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.3%

Bachelor Degree

22.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.6%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Certificate I/II

4.1%

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

Karoola Occupation

Managers

20.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.5%

Professionals

16.5%

Community & Personal Service

16.5%

Sales Workers

9.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.8%

Labourers

3.9%

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

Karoola Field of Study

Engineering

22.1%

Management & Commerce

17.3%

Health

13.5%

Architecture & Building

12.5%

Society & Culture

11.5%

Agriculture & Environment

6.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Education

4.8%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

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

Karoola Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Karoola Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

2.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Karoola Marital Status

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Married

57.3% 169

↔️

Separated

3.1% 9

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Divorced

4.7% 14

🕊️

Widowed

2.0% 6

👤

Never married

32.9% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Karoola Ancestry

English

38.6%

Australian

32.7%

Irish

10.0%

Scottish

8.9%

Other

2.5%

German

2.3%

Italian

1.8%

Dutch

1.6%

New Zealander

0.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Karoola School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.1%

Secondary — Government

18.8%

Vocational Education

18.8%

Secondary — Catholic

12.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.4%

Pre-school

6.3%

Primary — Catholic

6.3%

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

Karoola Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 22

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 611

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

Karoola Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.2% 37

—

Not a volunteer

86.8% 243

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Karoola Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.8%

$600-$799/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

15.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Karoola How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.0%

Did not go to work

7.9%

Car (passenger)

3.0%

Truck

3.0%

Walked only

3.0%

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

Karoola Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.0%

2 vehicles

39.8%

3 vehicles

30.1%

4+ vehicles

21.1%

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

Karoola Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.1%

2 bedrooms

20.9%

3 bedrooms

47.3%

4 bedrooms

26.4%

5 bedrooms

2.3%

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

Karoola Population Mobility

6.2%

moved in the last year

29.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Karoola Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

638

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Karoola Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Karoola Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

10.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Karoola Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.6%

Couple — children under 15

29.4%

Couple — no children under 15

21.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Karoola Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 7

👤

Never served

97.5% 270

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Karoola Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.4% 26

—

Did not provide

90.6% 252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Karoola Children Ever Born

No children

36.0%

1 child

15.0%

2 children

28.0%

3 children

18.0%

4 children

3.0%

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

Karoola When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Karoola Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

33.7%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

20.2%

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

Karoola Household Size

1 person

12.5%

2 persons

47.7%

3 persons

20.3%

4 persons

10.9%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Karoola Where Residents Moved From

Same address

301

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Karoola Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.8%

Step family — no other children

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Karoola Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.2%

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

If you earn X in Karoola

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,345/wk

Rent share 17.2%

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Karoola vs State & National Average

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Glenfern (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $621/wk Rent: $280/wk

Wattle Hill (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $606/wk Rent: $235/wk

Castle Forbes Bay

Pop: 176 Income: $537/wk Rent: $290/wk

Birralee

Pop: 177 Income: $531/wk Rent: $170/wk

Rowella

Pop: 179 Income: $670/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 182 Income: $465/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karoola

What is the population of Karoola TAS?

The population of Karoola TAS is 349 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.8 people per km².Karoola is ranked #5,694 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Karoola?

The median personal income in Karoola TAS is $702 per week, or $36,504 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,827 per week.Karoola is ranked #5,454 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Karoola?

Median rent in Karoola TAS is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Karoola ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Karoola?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karoola TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Karoola?

The median age in Karoola TAS is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Karoola a good suburb to live in?

Karoola is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 349.The median income is $702/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 60297. All dollar figures in AUD.