Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Mengha TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mengha TAS is 151 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mengha is $528 per week ($27,456 per year). Median rent in Mengha is $125 per week ($542 per month). Mengha has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Mengha has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mengha is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Russian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mengha is $1,044.

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Mengha Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mengha Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$528/wk

$27,456 per year

#7947 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$125/wk

$542 per month

#8470 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,044/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mengha Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.2% (86) Female 43.8% (67)

Population Density

3.2

people per km²

151 people · 46.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Mengha Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mengha Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.3% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.7% 21 dwellings

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

Mengha Country of Birth

Australia

95.8%

England

4.2%

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

Mengha Religion

No Religion

45.6%

Not stated

18.1%

Anglican

14.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.5%

Christian (other)

5.0%

Catholic

5.0%

Baptist

2.5%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mengha Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

25.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.9%

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

Mengha Languages Spoken at Home

Russian

100.0%

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

Mengha Employment

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Employed full-time

33.0% 38 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 23 people

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Unemployed

7.0% 8 people

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Not in labour force

40.0% 46 people

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

Mengha Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

67.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.4%

Bachelor Degree

10.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

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

Mengha Occupation

Labourers

30.3%

Managers

18.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Community & Personal Service

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

12.1%

Professionals

9.1%

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

Mengha Field of Study

Engineering

28.6%

Management & Commerce

17.1%

Agriculture & Environment

17.1%

Society & Culture

11.4%

Health

8.6%

Architecture & Building

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.6%

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

Mengha Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mengha Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

10.5%

$650-$799/wk

21.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

18.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mengha Marital Status

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Married

45.2% 52

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Separated

6.1% 7

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Divorced

12.2% 14

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Widowed

5.2% 6

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Never married

31.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mengha Ancestry

English

35.6%

Australian

31.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

9.4%

Irish

5.9%

Scottish

5.9%

Russian

5.0%

German

2.5%

Dutch

2.0%

Filipino

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mengha School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

39.0%

Primary — Government

31.7%

Pre-school

12.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.3%

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

Mengha Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.5% 10

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 277

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

Mengha Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.5% 14

—

Not a volunteer

87.5% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mengha Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mengha How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.8%

Did not go to work

12.2%

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

Mengha Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.9%

1 vehicle

15.5%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

25.9%

4+ vehicles

13.8%

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

Mengha Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.2%

3 bedrooms

59.6%

4 bedrooms

19.2%

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

Mengha Population Mobility

6.4%

moved in the last year

29.1%

moved in the last 5 years

7.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mengha Indigenous Population

15.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

241

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mengha Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Mengha Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

16.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mengha Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.7%

Couple — no children

36.9%

One parent — children under 15

14.4%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

Couple — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mengha Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 17

—

Did not provide

84.8% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mengha Children Ever Born

No children

40.0%

2 children

20.0%

3 children

30.0%

4 children

10.0%

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

Mengha When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Mengha Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.0%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

22.6%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.8%

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

Mengha Household Size

1 person

24.5%

2 persons

55.1%

3 persons

12.2%

6+ persons

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mengha Where Residents Moved From

Same address

132

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Mengha Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mengha Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,093/wk

Median Rent $125/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.4%

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

If you earn X in Mengha

Your weekly income

≈ $4,736/month

Median rent $125/wk

Left after rent $968/wk

Rent share 11.4%

Mengha vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Forthside

Pop: 76 Income: $866/wk Rent: $149/wk

Police Point

Pop: 76 Income: $556/wk Rent: $330/wk

Bangor (Tas.)

Pop: 77 Income: $664/wk Rent: $220/wk

Dowsing Point

Pop: 77 Income: $933/wk Rent: $360/wk

Malbina

Pop: 77 Income: $939/wk Rent: $380/wk

Milabena

Pop: 77 Income: $392/wk Rent: $175/wk

Compare Mengha

Mengha vs Forthside →Mengha vs Police Point →Mengha vs Bangor (Tas.) →Mengha vs Dowsing Point →

Frequently Asked Questions About Mengha

What is the population of Mengha TAS?

The population of Mengha TAS is 151 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².Mengha is ranked #7,735 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mengha?

The median personal income in Mengha TAS is $528 per week, or $27,456 per year.The median household income is $1,093 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Mengha is ranked #7,947 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mengha?

Median rent in Mengha TAS is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 11.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mengha ranks #8,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mengha?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mengha TAS is $1,044. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mengha?

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

Is Mengha a good suburb to live in?

Mengha is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 151.The median income is $528/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.4% 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: 60397. All dollar figures in AUD.