Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Macquarie Plains TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Macquarie Plains TAS is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Macquarie Plains is $780 per week ($40,560 per year). Median rent in Macquarie Plains is $200 per week ($867 per month). Macquarie Plains has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Macquarie Plains has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macquarie Plains is $1,192.

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Macquarie Plains Population

residents (Census 2021)

Macquarie Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$780/wk

$40,560 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,192/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Macquarie Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (30) Female 46.4% (26)

Population Density

6.3

people per km²

53 people · 8.4 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Macquarie Plains Age Distribution

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Macquarie Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 9 dwellings

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

Macquarie Plains Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Macquarie Plains Religion

No Religion

62.3%

Anglican

18.9%

Catholic

13.2%

Not stated

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Macquarie Plains Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Macquarie Plains Employment

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Employed full-time

45.8% 22 people

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Employed part-time

14.6% 7 people

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Not in labour force

39.6% 19 people

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

Macquarie Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.3%

Certificate I/II

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

18.8%

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

Macquarie Plains Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

31.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

26.3%

Professionals

21.1%

Community & Personal Service

21.1%

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

Macquarie Plains Field of Study

Architecture & Building

42.9%

Engineering

28.6%

Management & Commerce

28.6%

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

Macquarie Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Macquarie Plains Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

18.8%

$800-$999/wk

18.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Macquarie Plains Marital Status

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Married

32.1% 17

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Separated

5.7% 3

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Divorced

7.5% 4

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Widowed

9.4% 5

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Never married

45.3% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Macquarie Plains Ancestry

English

34.3%

Australian

30.0%

Irish

12.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

11.4%

Other

7.1%

Scottish

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Macquarie Plains School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

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

Macquarie Plains Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.6% 5

✅

No need for assistance

94.4% 84

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

Macquarie Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.3% 6

—

Not a volunteer

85.7% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Macquarie Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Macquarie Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Macquarie Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.4%

2 vehicles

30.4%

3 vehicles

34.8%

4+ vehicles

17.4%

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

Macquarie Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.0%

3 bedrooms

72.0%

6+ bedrooms

12.0%

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

Macquarie Plains Population Mobility

8.8%

moved in the last year

26.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Macquarie Plains Indigenous Population

13.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Macquarie Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Macquarie Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

25.6%

$650-$799/wk

23.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

20.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Macquarie Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.1%

Couple — children under 15

20.6%

Couple — no children under 15

17.6%

One parent — children under 15

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Macquarie Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 6

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Did not provide

84.6% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Macquarie Plains Children Ever Born

No children

57.1%

2 children

42.9%

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

Macquarie Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.6%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

12.8%

Did not do domestic work

36.2%

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

Macquarie Plains Household Size

1 person

26.3%

2 persons

57.9%

4 persons

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Macquarie Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

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

Macquarie Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Macquarie Plains Schools

schools nearby

government

890

avg ICSEA score

203

total students

Glenora District School Government

Combined · K-12 · 203 students

890

ICSEA

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

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Macquarie Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Macquarie Plains

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $987/wk

Rent share 16.8%

Macquarie Plains vs State & National Average

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Pop: 27 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 28 Income: $875/wk Rent: $290/wk

Barnes Bay

Pop: 28 Income: $612/wk

Lower Turners Marsh

Pop: 28 Income: $664/wk Rent: $115/wk

Musselroe Bay

Pop: 28 Income: $462/wk Rent: $150/wk

Toiberry

Pop: 28 Income: $941/wk Rent: $188/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macquarie Plains

What is the population of Macquarie Plains TAS?

The population of Macquarie Plains TAS is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Macquarie Plains?

The median personal income in Macquarie Plains TAS is $780 per week, or $40,560 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Macquarie Plains?

Median rent in Macquarie Plains TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Macquarie Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Macquarie Plains TAS is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Macquarie Plains?

The median age in Macquarie Plains TAS is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Macquarie Plains a good suburb to live in?

Macquarie Plains is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 53.The median income is $780/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 60377. All dollar figures in AUD.