Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Meander TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Meander TAS is 337 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meander is $561 per week ($29,172 per year). Median rent in Meander is $238 per week ($1,031 per month). Meander has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Meander has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Meander is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meander is $1,193.

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Meander Population

residents (Census 2021)

Meander Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$561/wk

$29,172 per year

#7594 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$238/wk

$1,031 per month

#6726 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,193/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Meander Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (178) Female 47.3% (160)

Population Density

2.2

people per km²

337 people · 152.0 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,346

Family income/wk

Meander 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)

Meander Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.8% 61 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.2% 41 dwellings

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

Meander Country of Birth

Australia

93.1%

England

6.9%

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

Meander Religion

No Religion

46.1%

Anglican

20.4%

Not stated

13.5%

Christian (other)

5.6%

Catholic

5.3%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Othr Protestnt

2.3%

Baptist

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meander Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.8%

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

Meander Employment

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Employed full-time

30.2% 81 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 59 people

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Unemployed

5.6% 15 people

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Not in labour force

42.2% 113 people

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

Meander Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.2%

Bachelor Degree

20.6%

Certificate I/II

5.6%

Postgraduate Degree

2.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

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

Meander Occupation

Managers

27.8%

Professionals

25.0%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.7%

Labourers

9.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.9%

Clerical & Administrative

4.2%

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

Meander Field of Study

Health

22.7%

Engineering

17.3%

Agriculture & Environment

14.7%

Management & Commerce

9.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Education

8.0%

Society & Culture

8.0%

Creative Arts

4.0%

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

Meander Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meander Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

12.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$4,000+/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meander Marital Status

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Married

52.0% 157

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Separated

6.6% 20

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Divorced

8.9% 27

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Widowed

3.0% 9

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Never married

29.5% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meander Ancestry

English

41.7%

Australian

30.1%

Scottish

6.5%

German

5.3%

Irish

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Other

2.9%

Italian

1.7%

Greek

1.2%

Dutch

1.0%

French

0.7%

Polish

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meander School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.4%

Secondary — Government

25.7%

Vocational Education

20.0%

Pre-school

14.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.6%

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

Meander Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.1% 49

✅

No need for assistance

91.9% 553

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

Meander Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.2% 67

—

Not a volunteer

75.8% 210

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meander Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

33.3%

$800-$999/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

52.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Meander How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.2%

Walked only

9.9%

Did not go to work

9.2%

Other

6.9%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

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

Meander Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.7%

2 vehicles

36.9%

3 vehicles

22.3%

4+ vehicles

13.1%

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

Meander Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.4%

2 bedrooms

16.2%

3 bedrooms

52.2%

4 bedrooms

17.6%

5 bedrooms

6.6%

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

Meander Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

44.0%

moved in the last 5 years

6.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meander Indigenous Population

5.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

581

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meander Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Meander Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

12.1%

$300-$399/wk

11.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meander Family Structure

Couple — no children

49.2%

Couple — no children under 15

19.9%

Couple — children under 15

17.5%

One parent — children under 15

9.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meander Military Service

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Previously served

5.9% 16

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Never served

94.1% 256

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Meander Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.8% 49

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Did not provide

82.2% 226

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meander Children Ever Born

No children

37.9%

2 children

34.7%

3 children

15.8%

4 children

6.3%

5+ children

5.3%

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

Meander When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Meander Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.2%

5–14 hours

30.3%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

14.4%

Did not do domestic work

18.1%

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

Meander Household Size

1 person

25.7%

2 persons

47.8%

3 persons

10.3%

4 persons

9.6%

5 persons

2.9%

6+ persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meander Where Residents Moved From

Same address

265

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

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

Meander Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

59.3%

Step family — no other children

14.8%

Blended family — no other children

14.8%

Intact family — other children present

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meander Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,138/wk

Median Rent $238/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.9%

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

If you earn X in Meander

Your weekly income

≈ $4,931/month

Median rent $238/wk

Left after rent $900/wk

Rent share 20.9%

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Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $38/wk

Campbell Town

Income: $511/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $23/wk

Wynyard

Income: $596/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $17/wk

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $88/wk

Scottsdale

Income: $543/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $28/wk

St Helens (Tas.)

Income: $494/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $8/wk

Beaconsfield (Tas.)

Income: $518/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $8/wk

George Town

Income: $483/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $18/wk

Meander vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Eugenana

Pop: 169 Income: $741/wk Rent: $238/wk

White Hills (Tas.)

Pop: 172 Income: $792/wk Rent: $275/wk

Lady Barron

Pop: 173 Income: $580/wk Rent: $145/wk

Glenfern (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $621/wk Rent: $280/wk

Wattle Hill (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $606/wk Rent: $235/wk

Castle Forbes Bay

Pop: 176 Income: $537/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meander

What is the population of Meander TAS?

The population of Meander TAS is 337 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Meander is ranked #5,777 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Meander?

The median personal income in Meander TAS is $561 per week, or $29,172 per year.The median household income is $1,138 per week.Family income is $1,346 per week.Meander is ranked #7,594 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Meander?

Median rent in Meander TAS is $238 per week ($1,031 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Meander ranks #6,726 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Meander?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meander TAS is $1,193. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meander?

The median age in Meander TAS is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meander a good suburb to live in?

Meander is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 337.The median income is $561/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 60392. All dollar figures in AUD.