Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Molesworth TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Molesworth TAS is 683 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Molesworth is $731 per week ($38,012 per year). Median rent in Molesworth is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Molesworth has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Molesworth has a population density of 19.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Molesworth is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Molesworth is $1,400.

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Molesworth Population

residents (Census 2021)

Molesworth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$731/wk

$38,012 per year

#4899 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Molesworth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (362) Female 46.7% (317)

Population Density

19.7

people per km²

683 people · 34.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,894

Family income/wk

Molesworth 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)

Molesworth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.2% 83 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.8% 140 dwellings

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

Molesworth Country of Birth

Australia

92.4%

England

6.0%

Germany

1.5%

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

Molesworth Religion

No Religion

56.9%

Anglican

15.4%

Catholic

13.9%

Not stated

8.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.2%

SB OSB NRA SB

1.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

0.9%

Uniting Church

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Molesworth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.0%

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

Molesworth Languages Spoken at Home

Portuguese

100.0%

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

Molesworth Employment

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Employed full-time

35.9% 186 people

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Employed part-time

25.3% 131 people

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Unemployed

6.0% 31 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.8% 170 people

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

Molesworth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.4%

Bachelor Degree

15.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.0%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

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

Molesworth Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.8%

Professionals

20.5%

Community & Personal Service

16.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.6%

Managers

9.4%

Labourers

6.7%

Sales Workers

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

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

Molesworth Field of Study

Engineering

19.5%

Society & Culture

15.9%

Management & Commerce

15.9%

Health

10.5%

Architecture & Building

10.0%

Education

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

7.3%

Creative Arts

4.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.6%

Information Technology

3.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.8%

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

Molesworth Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Molesworth Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Molesworth Marital Status

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Married

47.0% 270

↔️

Separated

3.1% 18

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Divorced

10.8% 62

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 20

👤

Never married

35.7% 205

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Molesworth Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

33.0%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

7.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

Other

3.7%

German

2.5%

Dutch

1.5%

Italian

1.1%

Polish

1.1%

French

0.7%

New Zealander

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Molesworth School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.8%

Secondary — Government

21.7%

Secondary — Catholic

15.4%

Vocational Education

14.7%

Primary — Catholic

13.3%

Pre-school

4.2%

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

Molesworth Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 57

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 1,228

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

Molesworth Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.1% 114

—

Not a volunteer

78.9% 426

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Molesworth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

3.0%

$450-$599/mo

2.2%

$600-$799/mo

8.9%

$800-$999/mo

10.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Molesworth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.8%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Truck

2.2%

Walked only

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

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

Molesworth Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

20.0%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

25.2%

4+ vehicles

17.2%

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

Molesworth Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

14.1%

3 bedrooms

48.4%

4 bedrooms

25.4%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

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

Molesworth Population Mobility

7.6%

moved in the last year

24.7%

moved in the last 5 years

6.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Molesworth Indigenous Population

4.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,224

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Molesworth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

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

Molesworth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Molesworth Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.0%

Couple — no children

32.2%

Couple — no children under 15

20.0%

One parent — children under 15

8.1%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Molesworth Military Service

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Previously served

5.0% 27

👤

Never served

95.0% 514

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Molesworth Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.1% 87

—

Did not provide

83.9% 452

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Molesworth Children Ever Born

No children

24.3%

1 child

12.7%

2 children

37.5%

3 children

18.1%

4 children

6.2%

5+ children

1.2%

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

Molesworth When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Molesworth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.3%

5–14 hours

33.5%

15–29 hours

17.4%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

20.1%

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

Molesworth Household Size

1 person

23.4%

2 persons

36.7%

3 persons

14.1%

4 persons

16.0%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Molesworth Where Residents Moved From

Same address

587

Moved from TAS

Moved from VIC

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

Molesworth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.7%

Blended family — no other children

7.4%

Step family — no other children

6.2%

Other couple — children only

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Molesworth Schools

schools nearby

government

984

avg ICSEA score

129

total students

Molesworth Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 129 students

984

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Molesworth Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.0%

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

If you earn X in Molesworth

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,283/wk

Rent share 19.0%

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Molesworth vs State & National Average

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Pop: 343 Income: $605/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 346 Income: $541/wk Rent: $243/wk

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Pop: 347 Income: $727/wk Rent: $383/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Molesworth

What is the population of Molesworth TAS?

The population of Molesworth TAS is 683 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.7 people per km².Molesworth is ranked #4,538 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Molesworth?

The median personal income in Molesworth TAS is $731 per week, or $38,012 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,894 per week.Molesworth is ranked #4,899 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Molesworth?

Median rent in Molesworth TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Molesworth ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Molesworth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Molesworth TAS is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Molesworth?

The median age in Molesworth TAS is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Molesworth a good suburb to live in?

Molesworth is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 683.The median income is $731/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% 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: 60410. All dollar figures in AUD.