Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Montello TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Montello TAS is 1,241 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Montello is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Montello is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Montello has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Montello has a population density of 1688.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Montello is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Montello is $953.

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Montello Population

residents (Census 2021)

Montello Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$624/wk

$32,448 per year

#6707 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$953/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Montello Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (601) Female 51.5% (637)

Population Density

1688.4

people per km²

1,241 people · 0.7 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,367

Family income/wk

Montello 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)

Montello Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.8% 152 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.2% 166 dwellings

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

Montello Country of Birth

Australia

95.0%

England

2.6%

India

1.3%

Germany

1.1%

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

Montello Religion

No Religion

59.0%

Catholic

12.7%

Anglican

10.8%

Not stated

7.6%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Baptist

2.2%

Pentecostal

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Montello Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.6%

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

Montello Languages Spoken at Home

Malayalam

38.5%

Italian

30.8%

Other

30.8%

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

Montello Employment

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Employed full-time

32.7% 305 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 172 people

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Unemployed

4.7% 44 people

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Not in labour force

44.2% 413 people

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

Montello Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.1%

Bachelor Degree

19.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.6%

Certificate I/II

5.9%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

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

Montello Occupation

Professionals

24.1%

Community & Personal Service

18.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.2%

Managers

12.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Sales Workers

7.3%

Labourers

7.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

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

Montello Field of Study

Engineering

20.1%

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Society & Culture

18.3%

Health

10.0%

Education

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Creative Arts

4.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

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

Montello Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Montello Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

9.0%

$500-$649/wk

10.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Montello Marital Status

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Married

36.4% 364

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Separated

4.4% 44

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Divorced

12.8% 128

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Widowed

5.8% 58

👤

Never married

40.5% 405

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Montello Ancestry

English

34.1%

Australian

33.9%

Irish

8.5%

Scottish

6.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.1%

Other

3.9%

German

2.8%

Dutch

1.9%

Chinese

1.0%

Maori

0.6%

Indian

0.6%

Italian

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Montello School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.2%

Secondary — Government

26.9%

Vocational Education

11.8%

Primary — Catholic

9.2%

Pre-school

8.0%

Secondary — Catholic

5.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.1%

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

Montello Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.5% 175

✅

No need for assistance

92.5% 2,148

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

Montello Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.2% 161

—

Not a volunteer

82.8% 777

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Montello Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.4%

$300-$449/mo

5.4%

$450-$599/mo

6.6%

$600-$799/mo

13.8%

$800-$999/mo

24.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Montello How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.1%

Did not go to work

12.6%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Walked only

3.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.3%

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

Montello Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.1%

1 vehicle

48.3%

2 vehicles

29.6%

3 vehicles

9.4%

4+ vehicles

4.5%

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

Montello Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.7%

2 bedrooms

23.8%

3 bedrooms

58.1%

4 bedrooms

13.0%

5 bedrooms

2.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Montello Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

39.9%

moved in the last 5 years

7.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Montello Indigenous Population

8.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

211

Indigenous residents

2,174

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Montello Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

166

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Montello Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

8.0%

$300-$399/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Montello Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.7%

Couple — no children

29.2%

One parent — children under 15

15.3%

Couple — no children under 15

9.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Montello Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 35

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Never served

96.3% 913

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Montello Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.9% 159

—

Did not provide

83.1% 780

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Montello Children Ever Born

No children

25.6%

1 child

16.4%

2 children

29.4%

3 children

16.8%

4 children

11.9%

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

Montello When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Montello Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

28.4%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

32.6%

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

Montello Household Size

1 person

34.0%

2 persons

35.5%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

8.1%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Montello Where Residents Moved From

Same address

992

Moved from TAS

108

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Montello Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.7%

Step family — no other children

15.3%

Blended family — no other children

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Montello Schools

schools nearby

government

939

avg ICSEA score

4,184

total students

Stella Maris Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 382 students

1024

ICSEA

Marist Regional College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 889 students

1006

ICSEA

Cooee Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 174 students

984

ICSEA

Burnie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 330 students

984

ICSEA

Burnie High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 502 students

951

ICSEA

Hellyer College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 656 students

938

ICSEA

North West Support School Government

Combined · K-12 · 132 students

938

ICSEA

Montello Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 270 students

885

ICSEA

Parklands High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 408 students

885

ICSEA

Romaine Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 331 students

873

ICSEA

Havenview Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 110 students

866

ICSEA

Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus) Independent

Secondary

North West Support School - Miandetta Campus Government

Combined

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

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Montello Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,014/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.7%

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

If you earn X in Montello

Your weekly income

≈ $4,394/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $774/wk

Rent share 23.7%

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Montello vs State & National Average

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Pop: 631 Income: $831/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Pop: 641 Income: $689/wk Rent: $235/wk

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Pop: 645 Income: $646/wk Rent: $230/wk

Don

Pop: 647 Income: $822/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 647 Income: $1,236/wk Rent: $625/wk

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Pop: 659 Income: $620/wk Rent: $238/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montello

What is the population of Montello TAS?

The population of Montello TAS is 1,241 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1688.4 people per km².Montello is ranked #3,661 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Montello?

The median personal income in Montello TAS is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $1,014 per week.Family income is $1,367 per week.Montello is ranked #6,707 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Montello?

Median rent in Montello TAS is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Montello ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Montello?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Montello TAS is $953. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Montello?

The median age in Montello TAS is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Montello a good suburb to live in?

Montello is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,241.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 60415. All dollar figures in AUD.