Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Mella TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mella TAS is 97 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mella is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Mella is $200 per week ($867 per month). Mella has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mella has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Filipin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mella is $1,300.

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Mella Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mella Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

28years

10 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mella Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (48) Female 49.5% (47)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

97 people · 26.6 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Mella Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

55-59

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mella Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.9% 6 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.1% 8 dwellings

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

Mella Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Mella Religion

No Religion

53.8%

Catholic

20.4%

Not stated

11.8%

Islam

6.5%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Anglican

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mella Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

50.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

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

Mella Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Filipin

33.3%

SAL Tot

33.3%

Urdu

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mella Employment

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Employed full-time

54.7% 29 people

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Employed part-time

15.1% 8 people

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Not in labour force

30.2% 16 people

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

Mella Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.6%

Bachelor Degree

25.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.5%

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

Mella Occupation

Community & Personal Service

30.8%

Managers

23.1%

Professionals

23.1%

Labourers

23.1%

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

Mella Field of Study

Management & Commerce

47.4%

Engineering

31.6%

Health

21.1%

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

Mella Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mella Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

20.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

20.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mella Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 34

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Separated

5.9% 4

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Divorced

4.4% 3

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Widowed

10.3% 7

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Never married

29.4% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mella Ancestry

Australian

30.6%

English

23.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

20.7%

Filipino

7.4%

Scottish

5.8%

Irish

4.1%

Other

3.3%

Dutch

2.5%

New Zealander

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mella School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

60.0%

Primary — Catholic

40.0%

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

Mella Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.6% 8

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No need for assistance

95.4% 165

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

Mella Volunteering

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Volunteer

4.9% 3

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Not a volunteer

95.1% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mella How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Car (passenger)

11.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

11.1%

Walked only

11.1%

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

Mella Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.3%

2 vehicles

73.7%

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

Mella Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

54.8%

4 bedrooms

45.2%

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

Mella Population Mobility

23.4%

moved in the last year

62.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mella Indigenous Population

30.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

118

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mella Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Mella Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mella Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

64.0%

Couple — no children

12.0%

One parent — children under 15

9.3%

Couple — no children under 15

8.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mella Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.3% 4

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Did not provide

92.7% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mella Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

66.7%

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

Mella When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2019

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

Mella Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

4.8%

5–14 hours

20.6%

15–29 hours

12.7%

30+ hours

15.9%

Did not do domestic work

46.0%

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

Mella Household Size

2 persons

54.5%

3 persons

18.2%

4 persons

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mella Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Mella Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mella Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,874/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.7%

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

If you earn X in Mella

Your weekly income

≈ $8,121/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,674/wk

Rent share 10.7%

Mella vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Bronte Park

Pop: 49 Income: $762/wk

Nowhere Else

Pop: 49 Income: $525/wk Rent: $310/wk

Simpsons Bay

Pop: 49 Income: $762/wk Rent: $100/wk

Cleveland (Tas.)

Pop: 50 Income: $706/wk Rent: $200/wk

Needles

Pop: 50 Income: $820/wk Rent: $210/wk

Brooks Bay

Pop: 51 Income: $700/wk Rent: $210/wk

Compare Mella

Mella vs Bronte Park →Mella vs Nowhere Else →Mella vs Simpsons Bay →Mella vs Cleveland (Tas.) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Mella

What is the population of Mella TAS?

The population of Mella TAS is 97 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Mella?

The median personal income in Mella TAS is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Mella?

Median rent in Mella TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mella?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mella TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mella?

The median age in Mella TAS is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mella a good suburb to live in?

Mella is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 97.The median income is $725/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% 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: 60393. All dollar figures in AUD.