Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Northdown TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Northdown TAS is 265 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Northdown is $697 per week ($36,244 per year). Median rent in Northdown is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Northdown has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Northdown has a population density of 12.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Northdown is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Northdown is $1,500.

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Northdown Population

residents (Census 2021)

Northdown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$697/wk

$36,244 per year

#5539 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Northdown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (147) Female 46.2% (126)

Population Density

12.4

people per km²

265 people · 21.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Northdown 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)

Northdown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.0% 44 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.0% 27 dwellings

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

Northdown Country of Birth

Australia

92.4%

England

7.6%

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

Northdown Religion

No Religion

43.0%

Anglican

15.9%

Catholic

12.8%

Not stated

10.9%

Christian (other)

6.2%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.7%

Hinduism

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Northdown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Northdown Employment

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Employed full-time

36.3% 73 people

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Employed part-time

27.4% 55 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 6 people

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Not in labour force

33.3% 67 people

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

Northdown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.0%

Bachelor Degree

21.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

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

Northdown Occupation

Managers

20.5%

Professionals

19.3%

Sales Workers

18.1%

Community & Personal Service

14.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.0%

Clerical & Administrative

7.2%

Labourers

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.6%

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

Northdown Field of Study

Engineering

29.0%

Management & Commerce

26.1%

Health

15.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.6%

Society & Culture

8.7%

Education

4.3%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

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

Northdown Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Northdown Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Northdown Marital Status

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Married

62.0% 137

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Separated

2.3% 5

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Divorced

5.0% 11

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Widowed

2.3% 5

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Never married

28.5% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Northdown Ancestry

English

38.3%

Australian

36.3%

Scottish

11.1%

Irish

6.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Dutch

1.4%

German

1.4%

Other

1.4%

Polish

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Northdown School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.5%

Secondary — Government

18.8%

Primary — Catholic

12.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Pre-school

9.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.4%

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

Northdown Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.3% 21

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 470

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

Northdown Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.5% 30

—

Not a volunteer

85.5% 177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Northdown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

11.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Northdown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.8%

Did not go to work

14.6%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Walked only

3.3%

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

Northdown Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.0%

2 vehicles

51.7%

3 vehicles

23.0%

4+ vehicles

17.2%

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

Northdown Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.5%

2 bedrooms

13.0%

3 bedrooms

54.3%

4 bedrooms

17.4%

5 bedrooms

8.7%

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

Northdown Population Mobility

9.4%

moved in the last year

32.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Northdown Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

470

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Northdown Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Northdown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

9.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Northdown Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.8%

Couple — children under 15

33.2%

Couple — no children under 15

22.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.9%

One parent — no children under 15

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Northdown Military Service

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Previously served

7.4% 16

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Never served

92.6% 200

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Northdown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 28

—

Did not provide

86.6% 181

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Northdown Children Ever Born

No children

41.7%

1 child

5.0%

2 children

31.7%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

5.0%

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

Northdown When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Northdown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

25.8%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

27.8%

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

Northdown Household Size

1 person

13.5%

2 persons

46.1%

3 persons

19.1%

4 persons

11.2%

5 persons

5.6%

6+ persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Northdown Where Residents Moved From

Same address

222

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Northdown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Northdown Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,442/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Northdown

Your weekly income

≈ $6,249/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,192/wk

Rent share 17.3%

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Northdown vs State & National Average

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Pop: 135 Income: $708/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 136 Income: $537/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Pop: 137 Income: $532/wk Rent: $195/wk

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Pop: 138 Income: $493/wk Rent: $115/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northdown

What is the population of Northdown TAS?

The population of Northdown TAS is 265 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.4 people per km².Northdown is ranked #6,290 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Northdown?

The median personal income in Northdown TAS is $697 per week, or $36,244 per year.The median household income is $1,442 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Northdown is ranked #5,539 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Northdown?

Median rent in Northdown TAS is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Northdown ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Northdown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Northdown TAS is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Northdown?

The median age in Northdown TAS is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Northdown a good suburb to live in?

Northdown is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 265.The median income is $697/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 60463. All dollar figures in AUD.