Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Mowbray TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mowbray TAS is 4,048 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mowbray is $583 per week ($30,316 per year). Median rent in Mowbray is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Mowbray has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mowbray has a population density of 436.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mowbray is India. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mowbray is $1,050.

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Mowbray Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mowbray Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$583/wk

$30,316 per year

#7330 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,050/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mowbray Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (2,081) Female 48.6% (1,965)

Population Density

436.1

people per km²

4,048 people · 9.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,355

Family income/wk

Mowbray 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)

Mowbray Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.1% 371 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.9% 341 dwellings

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

Mowbray Country of Birth

Australia

84.6%

India

7.0%

China

4.1%

England

2.5%

Bangladesh

0.7%

Afghanistan

0.3%

Germany

0.3%

Hong Kong

0.3%

Indonesia

0.3%

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

Mowbray Religion

No Religion

49.2%

Anglican

13.9%

Catholic

10.1%

Not stated

8.4%

Hinduism

7.3%

Buddhism

4.0%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Islam

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mowbray Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Mowbray Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Nepali

37.6%

Other

24.0%

Mandarin

15.2%

IAL Punjabi

6.8%

Urdu

5.5%

Gujarati

5.3%

Vietnamese

3.0%

Bengali

2.5%

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

Mowbray Employment

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Employed full-time

26.9% 825 people

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Employed part-time

28.2% 863 people

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Unemployed

5.7% 175 people

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Not in labour force

39.2% 1,201 people

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

Mowbray Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.7%

Bachelor Degree

26.8%

Postgraduate Degree

19.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.9%

Certificate I/II

4.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

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

Mowbray Occupation

Community & Personal Service

23.1%

Professionals

17.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.7%

Labourers

13.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.4%

Sales Workers

7.8%

Managers

5.8%

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

Mowbray Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.8%

Engineering

16.6%

Society & Culture

12.3%

Health

10.4%

Information Technology

8.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

Education

6.1%

Architecture & Building

3.7%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

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

Mowbray Dwelling Types

Separate house

88.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mowbray Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

9.6%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.5%

$4,000+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mowbray Marital Status

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Married

33.1% 1,114

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Separated

3.3% 112

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Divorced

9.8% 330

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Widowed

5.5% 185

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Never married

48.2% 1,620

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mowbray Ancestry

Australian

28.4%

English

27.4%

Other

18.9%

Irish

5.3%

Scottish

5.2%

Chinese

3.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

Indian

2.0%

German

2.0%

Dutch

1.3%

Filipino

1.0%

Vietnamese

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mowbray School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.5%

Vocational Education

23.7%

Secondary — Government

20.3%

Pre-school

6.1%

Primary — Catholic

5.5%

Secondary — Catholic

5.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.3%

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

Mowbray Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.1% 542

✅

No need for assistance

92.9% 7,114

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

Mowbray Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.9% 471

—

Not a volunteer

85.1% 2,683

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mowbray Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.5%

$300-$449/mo

4.6%

$450-$599/mo

3.6%

$600-$799/mo

11.6%

$800-$999/mo

21.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

35.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

6.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

1.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mowbray How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.7%

Did not go to work

11.5%

Car (passenger)

9.0%

Walked only

4.6%

Bus

3.2%

Bicycle

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Other

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Truck

0.2%

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

Mowbray Car Ownership

0 vehicles

11.9%

1 vehicle

40.3%

2 vehicles

29.3%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

5.2%

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

Mowbray Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.3%

2 bedrooms

31.8%

3 bedrooms

48.4%

4 bedrooms

10.9%

5 bedrooms

2.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

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

Mowbray Population Mobility

21.7%

moved in the last year

53.7%

moved in the last 5 years

9.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mowbray Indigenous Population

5.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

403

Indigenous residents

7,311

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mowbray Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

465

Arthritis

153

Asthma

152

Lung condition

129

Diabetes

114

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Mowbray Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

9.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

15.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.5%

$3,500+/wk

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mowbray Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.3%

Couple — no children

25.7%

One parent — children under 15

12.9%

Couple — no children under 15

11.9%

One parent — no children under 15

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mowbray Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

3.1% 98

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Never served

96.7% 3,080

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mowbray Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.3% 386

—

Did not provide

87.7% 2,750

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mowbray Children Ever Born

No children

44.6%

1 child

13.6%

2 children

19.0%

3 children

12.8%

4 children

6.1%

5+ children

3.9%

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

Mowbray When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

139

2011–2015

271

2016

143

2017

138

2018

176

2019

154

2020

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

Mowbray Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

24.2%

15–29 hours

10.2%

30+ hours

7.0%

Did not do domestic work

39.1%

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

Mowbray Household Size

1 person

31.3%

2 persons

29.4%

3 persons

16.4%

4 persons

12.1%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mowbray Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,940

Moved from TAS

462

Moved from NSW

107

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

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

Mowbray Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.0%

Blended family — no other children

8.6%

Step family — no other children

8.0%

Intact family — other children present

1.5%

Other couple — children only

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mowbray Schools

schools nearby

government

945

avg ICSEA score

3,598

total students

Launceston Church Grammar School Independent

Secondary · Prep-12 · 723 students

1094

ICSEA

Australian Christian College - Launceston Independent

Combined · Prep-10 · 129 students

1011

ICSEA

Launceston Big Picture School Government

Secondary · 9-12 · 95 students

1000

ICSEA

St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 282 students

984

ICSEA

Newstead College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 422 students

947

ICSEA

Northern Support School Government

Combined · K-12 · 107 students

931

ICSEA

Invermay Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 295 students

925

ICSEA

Mowbray Heights Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 494 students

925

ICSEA

Brooks High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 451 students

886

ICSEA

East Tamar Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 336 students

863

ICSEA

Ravenswood Heights Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 264 students

829

ICSEA

Mastery Schools Australia - Launceston Independent

Combined

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

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Mowbray Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,138/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Mowbray

Your weekly income

≈ $4,931/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $848/wk

Rent share 25.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mowbray

What is the population of Mowbray TAS?

The population of Mowbray TAS is 4,048 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 436.1 people per km².Mowbray is ranked #1,898 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mowbray?

The median personal income in Mowbray TAS is $583 per week, or $30,316 per year.The median household income is $1,138 per week.Family income is $1,355 per week.Mowbray is ranked #7,330 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mowbray?

Median rent in Mowbray TAS is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Mowbray ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mowbray?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mowbray TAS is $1,050. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mowbray?

The median age in Mowbray TAS is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mowbray a good suburb to live in?

Mowbray is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 4,048.The median income is $583/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% 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: 60437. All dollar figures in AUD.