Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Lawitta TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lawitta TAS is 226 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lawitta is $640 per week ($33,280 per year). Median rent in Lawitta is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Lawitta has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Lawitta has a population density of 145.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lawitta is England. The most common religion is Anglican (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lawitta is $1,300.

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Lawitta Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lawitta Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$640/wk

$33,280 per year

#6433 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$265/wk

$1,148 per month

#5794 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lawitta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.4% (103) Female 54.6% (124)

Population Density

145.0

people per km²

226 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Lawitta 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lawitta Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.7% 43 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.3% 29 dwellings

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

Lawitta Country of Birth

Australia

96.3%

England

3.7%

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

Lawitta Religion

Anglican

37.1%

No Religion

35.7%

Catholic

16.5%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Eastern Orthodox

1.8%

Not stated

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lawitta Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

51.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

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

Lawitta Employment

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Employed full-time

35.6% 63 people

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Employed part-time

19.2% 34 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 5 people

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Not in labour force

42.4% 75 people

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

Lawitta Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

77.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

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

Lawitta Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.5%

Community & Personal Service

23.7%

Managers

16.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.9%

Clerical & Administrative

6.8%

Professionals

5.1%

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

Lawitta Field of Study

Engineering

30.0%

Society & Culture

26.0%

Architecture & Building

12.0%

Health

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Management & Commerce

8.0%

Education

6.0%

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

Lawitta Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lawitta Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lawitta Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 94

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Separated

3.7% 7

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Divorced

6.4% 12

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Widowed

5.9% 11

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Never married

34.0% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lawitta Ancestry

Australian

38.8%

English

38.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.4%

Irish

7.7%

Scottish

4.8%

German

1.1%

Other

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lawitta School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

40.5%

Primary — Government

33.3%

Pre-school

9.5%

Vocational Education

9.5%

Primary — Catholic

7.1%

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

Lawitta Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.4% 33

✅

No need for assistance

92.6% 413

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

Lawitta Volunteering

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Volunteer

9.3% 17

—

Not a volunteer

90.7% 165

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lawitta Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

39.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lawitta How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

92.5%

Did not go to work

4.3%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

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

Lawitta Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

42.1%

3 vehicles

11.8%

4+ vehicles

21.1%

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

Lawitta Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.5%

3 bedrooms

67.0%

4 bedrooms

17.6%

5 bedrooms

4.4%

6+ bedrooms

5.5%

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

Lawitta Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

25.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lawitta Indigenous Population

4.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

419

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lawitta Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Lawitta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.2%

$1-$149/wk

6.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lawitta Family Structure

Couple — no children

33.8%

Couple — children under 15

31.3%

Couple — no children under 15

23.6%

One parent — children under 15

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lawitta Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 4

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Never served

97.8% 182

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lawitta Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 29

—

Did not provide

84.1% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lawitta Children Ever Born

No children

51.1%

2 children

27.7%

3 children

21.3%

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

Lawitta When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

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

Lawitta Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

21.6%

15–29 hours

17.4%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

32.6%

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

Lawitta Household Size

1 person

22.7%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

8.0%

4 persons

18.7%

5 persons

12.0%

6+ persons

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lawitta Where Residents Moved From

Same address

202

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Lawitta Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lawitta Schools

schools nearby

government

908

avg ICSEA score

949

total students

St Brigid's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 187 students

969

ICSEA

New Norfolk Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 208 students

894

ICSEA

Fairview Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 235 students

889

ICSEA

New Norfolk High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 319 students

881

ICSEA

Indie School - Glenorchy (New Norfolk Campus) Independent

Secondary

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

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Lawitta Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,525/wk

Median Rent $265/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Lawitta

Your weekly income

≈ $6,608/month

Median rent $265/wk

Left after rent $1,260/wk

Rent share 17.4%

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Lawitta vs State & National Average

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Pop: 116 Income: $481/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 116 Income: $900/wk Rent: $225/wk

Lonnavale

Pop: 116 Income: $530/wk Rent: $180/wk

Boomer Bay

Pop: 117 Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 117 Income: $644/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 118 Income: $589/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawitta

What is the population of Lawitta TAS?

The population of Lawitta TAS is 226 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 145.0 people per km².Lawitta is ranked #6,650 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lawitta?

The median personal income in Lawitta TAS is $640 per week, or $33,280 per year.The median household income is $1,525 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Lawitta is ranked #6,433 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lawitta?

Median rent in Lawitta TAS is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lawitta ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lawitta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lawitta 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 Lawitta?

The median age in Lawitta TAS is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lawitta a good suburb to live in?

Lawitta is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 226.The median income is $640/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 60323. All dollar figures in AUD.