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Needles TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Needles TAS is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Needles is $820 per week ($42,640 per year). Median rent in Needles is $210 per week ($910 per month). Needles has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Needles has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Needles is $934.

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📍 Needles, Tasmania — 41.5447°S, 146.5517°E

Needles Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Needles Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$820/wk
$42,640 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
👤
Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$934/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Needles Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (23) Female 48.9% (22)

Population Density

2.4
people per km²
50 people · 20.5 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,312
Family income/wk

Needles Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
40-44
45-49
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Needles Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.9% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.1% 8 dwellings

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

Needles Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Needles Religion

No Religion
64.6%
Anglican
16.7%
Uniting Church
10.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Needles Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.9%

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

Needles Employment

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Employed full-time
53.8% 21 people
⏰
Employed part-time
10.3% 4 people
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Not in labour force
35.9% 14 people

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

Needles Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%

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

Needles Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Needles Field of Study

Engineering
42.9%
Agriculture & Environment
35.7%
Health
21.4%

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

Needles Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Needles Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
50.0%
$4,000+/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Needles Marital Status

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Married
75.0% 27
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Never married
25.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Needles Ancestry

English
42.4%
Australian
37.3%
Scottish
13.6%
German
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Needles School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
40.0%
Primary — Catholic
30.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
30.0%

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

Needles Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 78

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

Needles Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
18.4% 7
—
Not a volunteer
81.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Needles Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Needles How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Needles Car Ownership

2 vehicles
60.0%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Needles Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Needles Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
22.0%
moved in the last 5 years
68.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Needles Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
76
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Needles Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4
Diabetes
3

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

Needles Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
21.4%
$500-$649/wk
10.7%
$650-$799/wk
17.9%
$800-$999/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Needles Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
67.6%
Couple — no children
32.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Needles Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.6% 5
—
Did not provide
84.4% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Needles Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Needles When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4

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

Needles Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.7%
5–14 hours
29.7%
15–29 hours
13.5%
Did not do domestic work
27.0%

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

Needles Household Size

2 persons
41.7%
4 persons
33.3%
5 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Needles Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Needles Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,125/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.9%

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

If you earn X in Needles

≈ $9,208/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $1,915/wk
Rent share 9.9%

Needles vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Blue Rocks
Pop: 25 Income: $695/wk
Tayene
Pop: 25 Income: $575/wk
Tonganah
Pop: 25 Income: $749/wk Rent: $282/wk
Upper Esk
Pop: 25 Income: $430/wk
Lemont
Pop: 26 Income: $875/wk Rent: $100/wk
Egg Lagoon
Pop: 27 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $150/wk

Compare Needles

Needles vs Blue Rocks →Needles vs Tayene →Needles vs Tonganah →Needles vs Upper Esk →

Frequently Asked Questions About Needles

What is the population of Needles TAS?

The population of Needles TAS is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Needles?

The median personal income in Needles TAS is $820 per week, or $42,640 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,312 per week.

How much is rent in Needles?

Median rent in Needles TAS is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 9.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Needles?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Needles TAS is $934. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Needles?

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

Is Needles a good suburb to live in?

Needles is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 50.The median income is $820/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.9% 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: 60447. All dollar figures in AUD.