Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Merseylea TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Merseylea TAS is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merseylea is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Merseylea is $108 per week ($468 per month). Merseylea has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Merseylea has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merseylea is $1,300.

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Merseylea Population

residents (Census 2021)

Merseylea Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$762/wk

$39,624 per year

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Median Rent

$108/wk

$468 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Merseylea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (34) Female 50.0% (34)

Population Density

1.8

people per km²

71 people · 38.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Merseylea Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

55-59

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Merseylea Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.0% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.0% 7 dwellings

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

Merseylea Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Merseylea Religion

No Religion

51.4%

Catholic

20.0%

Not stated

15.7%

Christian (other)

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Merseylea Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Merseylea Employment

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Employed full-time

35.4% 17 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 12 people

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Not in labour force

39.6% 19 people

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

Merseylea Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.5%

Certificate III/IV

38.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.1%

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

Merseylea Occupation

Professionals

29.4%

Labourers

29.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.5%

Clerical & Administrative

17.6%

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

Merseylea Field of Study

Management & Commerce

38.5%

Society & Culture

38.5%

Engineering

23.1%

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

Merseylea Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Merseylea Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

21.4%

$800-$999/wk

35.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

21.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Merseylea Marital Status

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Married

79.6% 39

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Widowed

6.1% 3

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Never married

14.3% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Merseylea Ancestry

English

36.1%

Australian

34.9%

Dutch

13.3%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Merseylea School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

36.4%

Vocational Education

36.4%

Primary — Government

27.3%

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

Merseylea Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 126

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

Merseylea Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.4% 16

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Not a volunteer

68.6% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Merseylea Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Merseylea How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Truck

13.6%

Walked only

13.6%

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

Merseylea Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

21.4%

4+ vehicles

21.4%

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

Merseylea Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

54.5%

4 bedrooms

22.7%

5 bedrooms

22.7%

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

Merseylea Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

28.1%

moved in the last 5 years

48.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Merseylea Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

114

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Merseylea Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Lung condition

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

Merseylea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

10.5%

$300-$399/wk

10.5%

$650-$799/wk

18.4%

$800-$999/wk

15.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Merseylea Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.4%

Couple — no children

41.1%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

Couple — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Merseylea Military Service

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Previously served

11.1% 6

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Never served

88.9% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Merseylea Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 6

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Did not provide

88.7% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Merseylea Children Ever Born

2 children

57.1%

3 children

42.9%

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

Merseylea Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.5%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

17.0%

30+ hours

17.0%

Did not do domestic work

11.3%

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

Merseylea Household Size

1 person

34.6%

2 persons

42.3%

3 persons

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Merseylea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Merseylea Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $108/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.6%

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

If you earn X in Merseylea

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $108/wk

Left after rent $1,308/wk

Rent share 7.6%

Merseylea vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Brittons Swamp

Pop: 36 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $125/wk

Cluan

Pop: 36 Income: $762/wk Rent: $300/wk

Myrtle Bank (Tas.)

Pop: 36 Income: $433/wk Rent: $150/wk

Apollo Bay (Tas.)

Pop: 38 Income: $725/wk Rent: $255/wk

Lune River

Pop: 38 Income: $433/wk

Mangana

Pop: 38 Income: $409/wk Rent: $145/wk

Compare Merseylea

Merseylea vs Brittons Swamp →Merseylea vs Cluan →Merseylea vs Myrtle Bank (Tas.) →Merseylea vs Apollo Bay (Tas.) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Merseylea

What is the population of Merseylea TAS?

The population of Merseylea TAS is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Merseylea?

The median personal income in Merseylea TAS is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Merseylea?

Median rent in Merseylea TAS is $108 per week ($468 per month).Rent represents 7.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Merseylea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merseylea 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 Merseylea?

The median age in Merseylea TAS is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merseylea a good suburb to live in?

Merseylea is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 71.The median income is $762/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.6% 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: 60399. All dollar figures in AUD.