Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Lower Snug TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lower Snug TAS is 460 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Snug is $795 per week ($41,340 per year). Median rent in Lower Snug is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Lower Snug has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Snug has a population density of 55.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lower Snug is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Snug is $1,706.

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Lower Snug Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lower Snug Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$795/wk

$41,340 per year

#3665 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,706/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lower Snug Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (234) Female 49.8% (232)

Population Density

55.9

people per km²

460 people · 8.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,239

Family income/wk

Lower Snug 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lower Snug Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.7% 72 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.3% 79 dwellings

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

Lower Snug Country of Birth

Australia

95.6%

England

4.4%

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

Lower Snug Religion

No Religion

59.4%

Anglican

15.2%

Catholic

11.0%

Not stated

5.8%

Christian (other)

3.1%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.0%

Othr Protestnt

1.8%

Buddhism

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lower Snug Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Lower Snug Employment

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Employed full-time

37.3% 131 people

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Employed part-time

29.1% 102 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 11 people

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Not in labour force

30.5% 107 people

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

Lower Snug Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

30.3%

Bachelor Degree

29.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Postgraduate Degree

16.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.9%

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

Lower Snug Occupation

Professionals

32.3%

Managers

18.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.7%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Labourers

5.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.6%

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

Lower Snug Field of Study

Engineering

20.8%

Society & Culture

16.8%

Education

12.7%

Management & Commerce

12.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.1%

Health

7.5%

Agriculture & Environment

5.8%

Architecture & Building

5.2%

Creative Arts

5.2%

Information Technology

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.7%

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

Lower Snug Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lower Snug Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lower Snug Marital Status

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Married

48.9% 181

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Separated

3.0% 11

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Divorced

11.4% 42

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Widowed

3.0% 11

👤

Never married

33.8% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lower Snug Ancestry

Australian

33.1%

English

30.1%

Irish

11.2%

Scottish

6.4%

German

5.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.2%

Other

3.6%

Italian

2.6%

Dutch

2.0%

Greek

0.8%

French

0.6%

Lebanese

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lower Snug School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.0%

Secondary — Government

28.0%

Pre-school

8.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.0%

Vocational Education

6.0%

Primary — Catholic

3.0%

Secondary — Catholic

3.0%

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

Lower Snug Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.9% 43

✅

No need for assistance

95.1% 830

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

Lower Snug Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.3% 84

—

Not a volunteer

76.7% 276

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lower Snug Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.3%

$300-$449/mo

4.7%

$800-$999/mo

10.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lower Snug How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.9%

Did not go to work

15.0%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Bus

3.8%

Walked only

3.8%

Truck

2.3%

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

Lower Snug Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.3%

1 vehicle

19.3%

2 vehicles

42.7%

3 vehicles

20.5%

4+ vehicles

15.2%

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

Lower Snug Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.8%

3 bedrooms

46.0%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

5 bedrooms

5.6%

6+ bedrooms

3.1%

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

Lower Snug Population Mobility

8.0%

moved in the last year

26.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lower Snug Indigenous Population

6.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

843

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lower Snug Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Lower Snug Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lower Snug Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.7%

Couple — no children

33.9%

Couple — no children under 15

19.9%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lower Snug Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 13

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Never served

96.3% 339

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lower Snug Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 50

—

Did not provide

86.1% 309

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lower Snug Children Ever Born

No children

38.2%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

29.6%

3 children

14.5%

4 children

5.9%

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

Lower Snug When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Lower Snug Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.2%

5–14 hours

34.5%

15–29 hours

19.3%

30+ hours

8.0%

Did not do domestic work

9.9%

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

Lower Snug Household Size

1 person

15.4%

2 persons

43.2%

3 persons

14.8%

4 persons

16.0%

5 persons

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lower Snug Where Residents Moved From

Same address

405

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Lower Snug Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.7%

Step family — no other children

10.2%

Blended family — no other children

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lower Snug Schools

schools nearby

government

1005

avg ICSEA score

323

total students

Snug Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 323 students

1005

ICSEA

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

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Lower Snug Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,009/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.9%

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

If you earn X in Lower Snug

Your weekly income

≈ $8,706/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,689/wk

Rent share 15.9%

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Lower Snug vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Calder

Pop: 231 Income: $720/wk Rent: $220/wk

Wivenhoe

Pop: 235 Income: $509/wk Rent: $243/wk

Branxholm

Pop: 236 Income: $476/wk Rent: $240/wk

Downlands

Pop: 237 Income: $725/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Pop: 241 Income: $555/wk Rent: $220/wk

Longley

Pop: 241 Income: $913/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Snug

What is the population of Lower Snug TAS?

The population of Lower Snug TAS is 460 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 55.9 people per km².Lower Snug is ranked #5,150 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lower Snug?

The median personal income in Lower Snug TAS is $795 per week, or $41,340 per year.The median household income is $2,009 per week.Family income is $2,239 per week.Lower Snug is ranked #3,665 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lower Snug?

Median rent in Lower Snug TAS is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lower Snug ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lower Snug?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Snug TAS is $1,706. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lower Snug?

The median age in Lower Snug TAS is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lower Snug a good suburb to live in?

Lower Snug is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 460.The median income is $795/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% 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: 60362. All dollar figures in AUD.