New Town, TAS: suburb profile

The population of New Town TAS is 6,781 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in New Town is $796 per week ($41,392 per year). Median rent in New Town is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). New Town has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. New Town has a population density of 1,751 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in New Town is India. The most common religion is No religion (47.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in New Town is $1,771.

Population
6,781
Census 2021
Median income
$796/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$340/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

New Town vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in New Town is $796 a week, 14% above the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 81st of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $340 a week, $50 more than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 21.3% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 38, 6 years younger than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNew TownTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$796/wk$698/wk +14%$766/wk
Household income$1,596/wk$1,408/wk +13%$1,637/wk
Rent$340/wk$290/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,771/mo$1,301/mo +36%$1,733/mo
Median age3844 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.3%21.5% −0.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in New Town, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

New Town Population

6,781 residents at the 2021 Census.

New Town Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$796/wk
$41,392 per year
Ranked 3,649 of 14,663
Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
Ranked 3,592 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,771/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

New Town Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,596/wk
Median rent $340/wk
Rent to income 21.3%

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

Median rent in New Town against your income

About $6,916 a month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,256/wk
Rent share 21.3%

New Town Schools

24
schools nearby
13
government
1020
avg ICSEA score
8,322
total students
The Friends' School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,269 students
1149
ICSEA
Mount Stuart Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 340 students
1138
ICSEA
Lansdowne Crescent Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 404 students
1130
ICSEA
Lenah Valley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 525 students
1080
ICSEA
Campbell Street Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 219 students
1075
ICSEA
St Mary's College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 951 students
1069
ICSEA
New Town Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 305 students
1057
ICSEA
St Therese's Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 207 students
1035
ICSEA
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 195 students
1033
ICSEA
Sacred Heart College Catholic
Combined · Prep-10 · 934 students
1017
ICSEA
Hilliard Christian School Independent
Combined · Prep-10 · 248 students
1012
ICSEA
Lambert School Independent
Combined · 1-10 · 33 students
1007
ICSEA
Elizabeth College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 738 students
996
ICSEA
Hobart City High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 844 students
987
ICSEA
Bowen Road Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 212 students
973
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 24 schools.

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

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New Town, Tasmania: 42.8564°S, 147.3093°E

New Town Schools (24)

People in New Town

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (3,318) Female 51.1% (3,462)

Population Density

1,751
people per km²
6,781 people · 3.9 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,098
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
4.1%
Nepal
3.6%
England
3.0%
China
3.0%
New Zealand
0.8%
Malaysia
0.6%
Italy
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Nepali
3.9%
Mandarin
3.4%
Punjabi
2.0%
Hindi
1.2%
Cantonese
0.7%
Italian
0.6%
Urdu
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
37.2%
Australian
31.5%
Irish
12.0%
Scottish
10.2%
Chinese
5.4%
German
3.7%
Indian
3.6%
Italian
3.2%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
Dutch
1.5%
Polish
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
47.9%
Catholic
14.2%
Anglican
9.9%
Not stated
6.4%
Hinduism
6.2%
Other religions
2.2%
Islam
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.6% 2,324
Separated
2.8% 165
Divorced
9.9% 582
Widowed
5.2% 307
Never married
42.5% 2,494

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.5%
Couple: no children
35.1%
Couple: no children under 15
14.1%
One parent: children under 15
6.9%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.5%
2 persons
31.6%
3 persons
15.4%
4 persons
12.9%
5 persons
3.9%
6+ persons
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in New Town

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,697 occupied private dwellings in New Town at the 2021 Census, 41.2% were rented, 30.5% owned outright and 26.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 33 dwellings
Owned outright
30.5% 822 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
26.3% 708 dwellings
Rented
41.2% 1,110 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 26 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.0%
2 bedrooms
31.2%
3 bedrooms
35.8%
4 bedrooms
15.4%
5 bedrooms
3.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.9%
1 vehicle
42.8%
2 vehicles
30.9%
3 vehicles
9.3%
4+ vehicles
5.2%

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

Work, income and education in New Town

Employment

Employed full-time
33.7% 1,836 people
Employed part-time
26.7% 1,457 people
Unemployed
4.7% 254 people
Not in labour force
34.9% 1,905 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
38.2%
Community & Personal Service
13.5%
Managers
12.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.9%
Labourers
6.1%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
2.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.7%
$3,500+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
55.4%
Did not go to work
13.2%
Walked only
8.8%
Bus
8.6%
Car (passenger)
7.7%
Bicycle
3.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.3%
Other
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Truck
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.3%
Postgraduate Degree
22.5%
Certificate III/IV
17.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.1%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.0%
Health
15.0%
Society & Culture
13.8%
Education
8.6%
Engineering
8.4%
Creative Arts
6.1%
Information Technology
5.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Architecture & Building
4.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
25.0%
Primary: Government
22.4%
Secondary: Government
12.7%
Secondary: Catholic
9.6%
Primary: Catholic
8.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.0%
Pre-school
6.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.9%
Has need for assistance
8.3%
Need for assistance not stated
4.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
890
Asthma
273
Arthritis
238
Heart disease
162
Diabetes
148
Lung condition
123
Cancer
100
Kidney disease
77
Stroke
69
Dementia
47

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 650
Did not provide
88.3% 4,924

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.1% 1,234
Not a volunteer
77.9% 4,353

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 6
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 15
Previously served
3.1% 174
Never served
96.5% 5,397

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
45.3%
1 child
14.7%
2 children
23.9%
3 children
11.4%
4 children
3.4%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
30
1951: 1960
78
1961: 1970
130
1971: 1980
98
1981: 1990
109
1991: 2000
86
2001: 2010
274
2011: 2015
427
2016
152
2017
125
2018
148
2019
129
2020
44
2021
12

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

Population Mobility

19.3%
moved in the last year
47.5%
moved in the last 5 years
6.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,182
Moved from TAS
768
Moved: same area (SA2)
116
Moved from NSW
115
Moved from VIC
113
Moved from overseas
46
Moved from QLD
41
Moved from WA
12
Moved from ACT
9
Moved from SA
7
Moved from NT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5: 14 hours
32.4%
15: 29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
6.0%
Did not do domestic work
27.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.5%
Step family: no other children
8.4%
Blended family: no other children
2.6%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cressy (Tas.)
Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk $110/wk less rent
St Leonards (Tas.)
Income: $767/wk Rent: $290/wk $50/wk less rent
Summerhill
Income: $732/wk Rent: $295/wk $45/wk less rent
Kings Meadows
Income: $729/wk Rent: $312/wk $28/wk less rent
Claremont (Tas.)
Income: $675/wk Rent: $320/wk $20/wk less rent
Hadspen
Income: $771/wk Rent: $250/wk $90/wk less rent
Perth (Tas.)
Income: $759/wk Rent: $280/wk $60/wk less rent
Forcett
Income: $809/wk Rent: $295/wk $45/wk less rent

Suburbs near New Town

The closest suburb to New Town is Moonah, 1.5 km away.

Moonah
1.5 km away · income $733/wk · rent $330/wk
North Hobart
1.8 km away · income $902/wk · rent $400/wk
Mount Stuart (Tas.)
1.8 km away · income $956/wk · rent $380/wk
Lutana
2.0 km away · income $750/wk · rent $350/wk
West Moonah
2.4 km away · income $727/wk · rent $340/wk
West Hobart
3.0 km away · income $998/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Town

What is the population of New Town TAS?

The population of New Town TAS is 6,781 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,751 people per km². New Town is ranked #1,109 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in New Town?

The median personal income in New Town TAS is $796 per week, or $41,392 per year. The median household income is $1,596 per week. Family income is $2,098 per week. New Town is ranked #3,649 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in New Town?

Median rent in New Town TAS is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. New Town ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in New Town?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in New Town TAS is $1,771. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in New Town?

The median age in New Town TAS is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is New Town a good suburb to live in?

New Town is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 6,781. The median income is $796/wk, which is above the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 60451. All dollar figures in AUD.