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Legerwood TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Legerwood TAS is 204 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Legerwood is $519 per week ($26,988 per year). Median rent in Legerwood is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Legerwood has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Legerwood has a population density of 5.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Legerwood is $823.

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Legerwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Legerwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$519/wk

$26,988 per year

#8017 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$823/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Legerwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (108) Female 47.1% (96)

Population Density

5.0

people per km²

204 people · 40.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,187

Family income/wk

Legerwood 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)

Legerwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.8% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.2% 21 dwellings

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

Legerwood Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Legerwood Religion

No Religion

55.5%

Anglican

14.8%

Not stated

10.0%

Catholic

10.0%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Legerwood Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

51.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

30.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Legerwood Employment

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Employed full-time

31.5% 47 people

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Employed part-time

15.4% 23 people

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Unemployed

7.4% 11 people

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Not in labour force

45.6% 68 people

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

Legerwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.3%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

Postgraduate Degree

7.1%

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

Legerwood Occupation

Labourers

20.0%

Managers

20.0%

Professionals

17.5%

Sales Workers

15.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.5%

Community & Personal Service

7.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.5%

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

Legerwood Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

33.3%

Health

13.3%

Engineering

13.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.0%

Education

10.0%

Management & Commerce

10.0%

Architecture & Building

10.0%

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

Legerwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Legerwood Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

14.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

20.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.9%

$4,000+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Legerwood Marital Status

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Married

47.2% 77

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Separated

4.9% 8

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Divorced

11.7% 19

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Widowed

6.1% 10

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Never married

30.1% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Legerwood Ancestry

Australian

39.0%

English

36.5%

Irish

7.5%

Scottish

7.1%

German

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Other

1.7%

South African

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Legerwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.8%

Secondary — Government

38.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.5%

Vocational Education

6.4%

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

Legerwood Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.4% 17

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No need for assistance

95.6% 367

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

Legerwood Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.7% 33

—

Not a volunteer

78.3% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Legerwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

33.3%

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$800-$999/mo

27.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Legerwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.1%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Walked only

9.0%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

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

Legerwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.1%

2 vehicles

39.7%

3 vehicles

20.5%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Legerwood Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.7%

3 bedrooms

63.6%

4 bedrooms

19.7%

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

Legerwood Population Mobility

4.7%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

8.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Legerwood Indigenous Population

3.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

365

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Legerwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Legerwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

14.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Legerwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

56.5%

Couple — no children

31.1%

Couple — no children under 15

5.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.0%

One parent — no children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Legerwood Military Service

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Previously served

5.3% 8

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Never served

94.7% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Legerwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 21

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Did not provide

85.8% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Legerwood Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

2 children

35.4%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

12.5%

5+ children

10.4%

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

Legerwood When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1991–2000

2011–2015

2018

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

Legerwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

23.3%

15–29 hours

20.0%

30+ hours

6.7%

Did not do domestic work

33.3%

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

Legerwood Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

6.3%

4 persons

15.0%

5 persons

5.0%

6+ persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Legerwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

183

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Legerwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Legerwood Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $949/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Legerwood

Your weekly income

≈ $4,112/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $699/wk

Rent share 26.3%

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Legerwood vs State & National Average

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Pop: 102 Income: $684/wk Rent: $223/wk

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Pop: 103 Income: $971/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 104 Income: $606/wk Rent: $185/wk

Lymwood

Pop: 105 Income: $971/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 106 Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 108 Income: $667/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Legerwood

What is the population of Legerwood TAS?

The population of Legerwood TAS is 204 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.0 people per km².Legerwood is ranked #6,916 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Legerwood?

The median personal income in Legerwood TAS is $519 per week, or $26,988 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.Legerwood is ranked #8,017 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Legerwood?

Median rent in Legerwood TAS is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 26.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Legerwood ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Legerwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Legerwood TAS is $823. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Legerwood?

The median age in Legerwood TAS is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Legerwood a good suburb to live in?

Legerwood is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 204.The median income is $519/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.3% 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: 60328. All dollar figures in AUD.