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Nicholls Rivulet TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Nicholls Rivulet TAS is 369 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nicholls Rivulet is $579 per week ($30,108 per year). Median rent in Nicholls Rivulet is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Nicholls Rivulet has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Nicholls Rivulet has a population density of 9.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nicholls Rivulet is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nicholls Rivulet is $1,560.

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Nicholls Rivulet Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nicholls Rivulet Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$579/wk

$30,108 per year

#7394 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$335/wk

$1,452 per month

#3743 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,560/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Nicholls Rivulet Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (183) Female 50.7% (188)

Population Density

9.9

people per km²

369 people · 37.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,404

Family income/wk

Nicholls Rivulet 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Nicholls Rivulet Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.6% 77 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.4% 46 dwellings

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

Nicholls Rivulet Country of Birth

Australia

88.9%

England

9.2%

Germany

2.0%

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

Nicholls Rivulet Religion

No Religion

62.8%

Anglican

11.9%

Catholic

10.0%

Not stated

5.4%

Other Religions Tot

2.7%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.7%

Buddhism

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Nicholls Rivulet Employment

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Employed full-time

27.3% 81 people

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Employed part-time

21.5% 64 people

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Unemployed

1.0% 3 people

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Not in labour force

50.2% 149 people

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

Nicholls Rivulet Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.4%

Certificate III/IV

28.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.9%

Postgraduate Degree

9.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.2%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

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

Nicholls Rivulet Occupation

Professionals

32.8%

Managers

18.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

Community & Personal Service

11.8%

Labourers

10.9%

Sales Workers

3.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.5%

Clerical & Administrative

2.5%

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

Nicholls Rivulet Field of Study

Education

16.9%

Health

14.5%

Engineering

12.9%

Management & Commerce

10.5%

Society & Culture

10.5%

Creative Arts

9.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.3%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Agriculture & Environment

5.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

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

Nicholls Rivulet Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

15.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Marital Status

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Married

52.1% 163

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Separated

4.5% 14

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Divorced

7.7% 24

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Widowed

2.6% 8

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Never married

33.2% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Ancestry

English

35.9%

Australian

25.3%

Irish

11.7%

Scottish

8.4%

Other

6.2%

German

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Dutch

2.9%

New Zealander

1.0%

French

0.8%

Indian

0.8%

South African

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

20.4%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Pre-school

16.7%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.0%

Secondary — Catholic

7.4%

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

Nicholls Rivulet Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 30

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No need for assistance

95.8% 681

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

Nicholls Rivulet Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.1% 54

—

Not a volunteer

81.9% 245

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

12.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.3%

Did not go to work

16.1%

Walked only

5.1%

Car (passenger)

2.5%

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

Nicholls Rivulet Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.1%

2 vehicles

52.4%

3 vehicles

10.5%

4+ vehicles

14.0%

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

Nicholls Rivulet Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

19.3%

3 bedrooms

47.9%

4 bedrooms

22.9%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

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

Nicholls Rivulet Population Mobility

15.4%

moved in the last year

41.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

682

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Nicholls Rivulet Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

11.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.2%

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

Couple — no children under 15

17.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.0% 3

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Previously served

2.7% 8

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Never served

96.3% 290

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.3% 37

—

Did not provide

87.7% 264

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Children Ever Born

No children

24.1%

1 child

22.7%

2 children

39.0%

3 children

14.2%

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

Nicholls Rivulet When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Nicholls Rivulet Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.9%

5–14 hours

32.4%

15–29 hours

19.3%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

15.0%

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

Nicholls Rivulet Household Size

1 person

17.1%

2 persons

42.1%

3 persons

21.1%

4 persons

11.8%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Where Residents Moved From

Same address

292

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Nicholls Rivulet Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.5%

Blended family — no other children

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nicholls Rivulet Schools

schools nearby

government

1048

avg ICSEA score

total students

Peregrine Independent

Primary · Prep-10 · 90 students

1048

ICSEA

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

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Nicholls Rivulet Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,318/wk

Median Rent $335/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.4%

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

If you earn X in Nicholls Rivulet

Your weekly income

≈ $5,711/month

Median rent $335/wk

Left after rent $983/wk

Rent share 25.4%

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Nicholls Rivulet vs State & National Average

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Pop: 185 Income: $590/wk

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Pop: 188 Income: $516/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 189 Income: $545/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nicholls Rivulet

What is the population of Nicholls Rivulet TAS?

The population of Nicholls Rivulet TAS is 369 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.9 people per km².Nicholls Rivulet is ranked #5,566 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nicholls Rivulet?

The median personal income in Nicholls Rivulet TAS is $579 per week, or $30,108 per year.The median household income is $1,318 per week.Family income is $1,404 per week.Nicholls Rivulet is ranked #7,394 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nicholls Rivulet?

Median rent in Nicholls Rivulet TAS is $335 per week ($1,452 per month).Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Nicholls Rivulet ranks #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nicholls Rivulet?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nicholls Rivulet TAS is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nicholls Rivulet?

The median age in Nicholls Rivulet TAS is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nicholls Rivulet a good suburb to live in?

Nicholls Rivulet is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 369.The median income is $579/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% 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: 60454. All dollar figures in AUD.