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Lower Longley TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lower Longley TAS is 267 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Longley is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Lower Longley is $383 per week ($1,660 per month). Lower Longley has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Longley has a population density of 20.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lower Longley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Longley is $1,658.

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Lower Longley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lower Longley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$857/wk

$44,564 per year

#2666 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$383/wk

$1,660 per month

#2419 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,658/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lower Longley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (132) Female 50.7% (136)

Population Density

20.0

people per km²

267 people · 13.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,269

Family income/wk

Lower Longley 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)

Lower Longley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.2% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.8% 48 dwellings

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

Lower Longley Country of Birth

Australia

90.4%

England

9.6%

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

Lower Longley Religion

No Religion

55.8%

Not stated

18.0%

Anglican

12.7%

Catholic

4.9%

Baptist

2.6%

Buddhism

2.2%

Salvation Army

2.2%

Uniting Church

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lower Longley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.0%

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

Lower Longley Employment

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Employed full-time

39.3% 84 people

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Employed part-time

23.4% 50 people

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Unemployed

5.1% 11 people

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Not in labour force

32.2% 69 people

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

Lower Longley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.1%

Bachelor Degree

30.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.6%

Postgraduate Degree

11.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.7%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

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

Lower Longley Occupation

Professionals

37.9%

Community & Personal Service

22.3%

Managers

12.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Clerical & Administrative

4.9%

Labourers

2.9%

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

Lower Longley Field of Study

Engineering

22.4%

Education

15.3%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Management & Commerce

13.3%

Health

11.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.1%

Architecture & Building

6.1%

Agriculture & Environment

4.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.1%

Information Technology

3.1%

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

Lower Longley Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lower Longley Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lower Longley Marital Status

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Married

45.1% 110

↔️

Separated

1.2% 3

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Divorced

13.5% 33

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Widowed

1.2% 3

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Never married

38.9% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lower Longley Ancestry

Australian

35.6%

English

32.8%

Irish

9.3%

Scottish

8.0%

German

4.3%

Other

4.0%

Dutch

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lower Longley School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

26.3%

Secondary — Government

18.4%

Primary — Government

15.8%

Secondary — Catholic

13.2%

Vocational Education

10.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Primary — Catholic

7.9%

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

Lower Longley Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.7% 12

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 440

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

Lower Longley Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.8% 44

—

Not a volunteer

79.2% 168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lower Longley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

8.7%

$600-$799/mo

6.5%

$800-$999/mo

6.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lower Longley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.9%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Walked only

3.6%

Truck

2.7%

Did not go to work

2.7%

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

Lower Longley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.1%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

26.3%

4+ vehicles

20.2%

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

Lower Longley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.2%

2 bedrooms

6.2%

3 bedrooms

45.4%

4 bedrooms

24.7%

5 bedrooms

12.4%

6+ bedrooms

3.1%

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

Lower Longley Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

24.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lower Longley Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

470

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lower Longley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Lower Longley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lower Longley Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.0%

Couple — children under 15

27.8%

Couple — no children under 15

20.1%

One parent — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lower Longley Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 10

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Never served

95.3% 204

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lower Longley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.0% 36

—

Did not provide

83.0% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lower Longley Children Ever Born

No children

58.8%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

22.5%

3 children

6.3%

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

Lower Longley When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Lower Longley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.4%

5–14 hours

43.3%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

7.0%

Did not do domestic work

11.9%

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

Lower Longley Household Size

1 person

20.2%

2 persons

42.7%

3 persons

21.3%

4 persons

12.4%

5 persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lower Longley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

215

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Lower Longley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lower Longley Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,078/wk

Median Rent $383/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.4%

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

If you earn X in Lower Longley

Your weekly income

≈ $9,005/month

Median rent $383/wk

Left after rent $1,695/wk

Rent share 18.4%

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Lower Longley vs State & National Average

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Pop: 135 Income: $708/wk Rent: $310/wk

Lower Wilmot

Pop: 136 Income: $537/wk Rent: $260/wk

Bishopsbourne

Pop: 137 Income: $532/wk Rent: $195/wk

Henrietta

Pop: 137 Income: $575/wk Rent: $185/wk

Koonya

Pop: 138 Income: $493/wk Rent: $115/wk

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Pop: 139 Income: $641/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Longley

What is the population of Lower Longley TAS?

The population of Lower Longley TAS is 267 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.0 people per km².Lower Longley is ranked #6,272 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lower Longley?

The median personal income in Lower Longley TAS is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year.The median household income is $2,078 per week.Family income is $2,269 per week.Lower Longley is ranked #2,666 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lower Longley?

Median rent in Lower Longley TAS is $383 per week ($1,660 per month).Rent represents 18.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lower Longley ranks #2,419 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lower Longley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Longley TAS is $1,658. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lower Longley?

The median age in Lower Longley TAS is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lower Longley a good suburb to live in?

Lower Longley is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 267.The median income is $857/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.4% 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: 60360. All dollar figures in AUD.