Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Melrose TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Melrose TAS is 94 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melrose is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Melrose is $170 per week ($737 per month). Melrose has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Melrose has a population density of 8.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Melrose is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melrose is $1,574.

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Melrose Population

residents (Census 2021)

Melrose Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$774/wk

$40,248 per year

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Median Rent

$170/wk

$737 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,574/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Melrose Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.3% (52) Female 44.7% (42)

Population Density

8.4

people per km²

94 people · 11.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Melrose Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Melrose Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 9 dwellings

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

Melrose Country of Birth

Australia

93.0%

England

7.0%

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

Melrose Religion

No Religion

50.6%

Anglican

20.7%

Catholic

9.2%

Not stated

8.0%

Christian (other)

8.0%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Melrose Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

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

Melrose Employment

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Employed full-time

41.3% 31 people

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Employed part-time

28.0% 21 people

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Not in labour force

30.7% 23 people

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

Melrose Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.8%

Bachelor Degree

9.7%

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

Melrose Occupation

Managers

30.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.7%

Professionals

23.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Labourers

10.0%

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

Melrose Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.9%

Engineering

22.2%

Architecture & Building

18.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

11.1%

Agriculture & Environment

11.1%

Society & Culture

11.1%

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

Melrose Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Melrose Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.0%

$500-$649/wk

15.0%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

20.0%

$4,000+/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Melrose Marital Status

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Married

48.0% 36

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Divorced

14.7% 11

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Never married

37.3% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Melrose Ancestry

English

37.0%

Australian

35.3%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

6.7%

Dutch

5.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Filipino

2.5%

Maltese

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Melrose School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

37.5%

Primary — Government

16.7%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

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

Melrose Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 165

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

Melrose Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.1% 18

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Not a volunteer

76.9% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Melrose How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.4%

Car (passenger)

8.8%

Did not go to work

8.8%

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

Melrose Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.0%

2 vehicles

35.5%

3 vehicles

9.7%

4+ vehicles

25.8%

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

Melrose Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.4%

3 bedrooms

57.1%

4 bedrooms

10.7%

6+ bedrooms

10.7%

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

Melrose Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

29.4%

moved in the last 5 years

61.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Melrose Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

166

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Melrose Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Melrose Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.7%

$150-$299/wk

15.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Melrose Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children

31.9%

Couple — no children under 15

29.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Melrose Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 12

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Did not provide

84.4% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Melrose Children Ever Born

No children

42.9%

1 child

19.0%

2 children

23.8%

3 children

14.3%

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

Melrose When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Melrose Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

22.7%

15–29 hours

25.3%

30+ hours

6.7%

Did not do domestic work

25.3%

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

Melrose Household Size

1 person

39.4%

2 persons

27.3%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Melrose Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

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

Melrose Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Melrose Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,781/wk

Median Rent $170/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.5%

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

If you earn X in Melrose

Your weekly income

≈ $7,718/month

Median rent $170/wk

Left after rent $1,611/wk

Rent share 9.5%

Melrose vs State & National Average

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Pop: 47 Income: $512/wk

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Pop: 48 Income: $519/wk Rent: $293/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melrose

What is the population of Melrose TAS?

The population of Melrose TAS is 94 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Melrose?

The median personal income in Melrose TAS is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Melrose?

Median rent in Melrose TAS is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 9.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Melrose?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melrose TAS is $1,574. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Melrose?

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

Is Melrose a good suburb to live in?

Melrose is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 94.The median income is $774/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.5% 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: 60394. All dollar figures in AUD.