Suburbs Lapoinya

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Lapoinya TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lapoinya TAS is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lapoinya is $711 per week ($36,972 per year). Median rent in Lapoinya is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Lapoinya has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Lapoinya has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lapoinya is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lapoinya is $1,356.

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📍 Lapoinya, Tasmania — 41.0316°S, 145.5636°E

Lapoinya Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lapoinya Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$711/wk
$36,972 per year
#5279 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,356/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lapoinya Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.7% (85) Female 39.3% (55)

Population Density

4.2
people per km²
143 people · 34.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,458
Family income/wk

Lapoinya Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
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)

Lapoinya Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
54.7% 29 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
45.3% 24 dwellings

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

Lapoinya Country of Birth

Australia
88.0%
England
12.0%

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

Lapoinya Religion

No Religion
63.7%
Catholic
10.3%
Not stated
10.3%
Anglican
4.1%
Buddhism
3.4%
Baptist
2.7%
Pentecostal
2.7%
Uniting Church
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lapoinya Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Lapoinya Employment

💼
Employed full-time
37.3% 41 people
⏰
Employed part-time
23.6% 26 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.5% 5 people
🏠
Not in labour force
34.5% 38 people

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

Lapoinya Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.2%
Bachelor Degree
21.5%
Postgraduate Degree
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%

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

Lapoinya Occupation

Professionals
36.8%
Managers
34.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.1%
Labourers
7.9%

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

Lapoinya Field of Study

Engineering
25.0%
Health
17.5%
Management & Commerce
17.5%
Society & Culture
15.0%
Agriculture & Environment
12.5%
Education
12.5%

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

Lapoinya Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lapoinya Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.4%
$4,000+/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lapoinya Marital Status

💍
Married
34.6% 45
↔️
Separated
6.9% 9
📋
Divorced
16.2% 21
🕊️
Widowed
4.6% 6
👤
Never married
37.7% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lapoinya Ancestry

English
34.4%
Australian
26.9%
Scottish
11.3%
Irish
9.1%
Maori
4.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.2%
German
3.2%
Other
3.2%
Dutch
2.2%
Italian
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lapoinya School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
40.0%
Secondary — Government
40.0%
Vocational Education
20.0%

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

Lapoinya Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.7% 13
✅
No need for assistance
95.3% 262

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

Lapoinya Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
24.2% 29
—
Not a volunteer
75.8% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lapoinya Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
17.6%
$600-$799/mo
17.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lapoinya How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.2%
Walked only
9.1%
Did not go to work
7.3%
Car (passenger)
5.5%

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

Lapoinya Car Ownership

1 vehicle
7.3%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3 vehicles
21.8%
4+ vehicles
32.7%

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

Lapoinya Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.2%
3 bedrooms
42.3%
4 bedrooms
38.5%

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

Lapoinya Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
21.6%
moved in the last 5 years
9.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lapoinya Indigenous Population

7.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
19
Indigenous residents
251
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lapoinya Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
23
Asthma
10
Heart disease
10
Mental health
6
Cancer
5
Diabetes
4

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

Lapoinya Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
9.0%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,500+/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lapoinya Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.4%
Couple — children under 15
29.4%
Couple — no children under 15
20.2%
One parent — children under 15
7.3%
One parent — no children under 15
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lapoinya Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.1% 5
👤
Never served
95.9% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lapoinya Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 17
—
Did not provide
85.6% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lapoinya Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
29.6%
3 children
25.9%
5+ children
11.1%

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

Lapoinya When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
13
1971–1980
7
1981–1990
9
2001–2010
5
2019
4

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

Lapoinya Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
12.9%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Lapoinya Household Size

1 person
16.1%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
10.7%
4 persons
17.9%
5 persons
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lapoinya Where Residents Moved From

Same address
120
Moved from TAS
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Lapoinya Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lapoinya Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,275/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Lapoinya

≈ $5,525/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,025/wk
Rent share 19.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $596/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $29/wk
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Income: $602/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk
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Income: $652/wk Rent: $222/wk Save: $28/wk
Upper Burnie
Income: $572/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk
Montello
Income: $624/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk
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Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk
Hillcrest (Tas.)
Income: $588/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk
Goodwood (Tas.)
Income: $580/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $25/wk

Lapoinya vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Bakers Beach
Pop: 72 Income: $660/wk Rent: $50/wk
Flintstone
Pop: 73 Income: $545/wk
Rhyndaston
Pop: 73 Income: $532/wk Rent: $280/wk
Weetah
Pop: 75 Income: $478/wk Rent: $250/wk
Forthside
Pop: 76 Income: $866/wk Rent: $149/wk
Police Point
Pop: 76 Income: $556/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lapoinya

What is the population of Lapoinya TAS?

The population of Lapoinya TAS is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Lapoinya is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lapoinya?

The median personal income in Lapoinya TAS is $711 per week, or $36,972 per year.The median household income is $1,275 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.Lapoinya is ranked #5,279 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lapoinya?

Median rent in Lapoinya TAS is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lapoinya ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lapoinya?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lapoinya TAS is $1,356. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lapoinya?

The median age in Lapoinya TAS is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lapoinya a good suburb to live in?

Lapoinya is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 143.The median income is $711/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 60319. All dollar figures in AUD.