Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Ocean Vista TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ocean Vista TAS is 322 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ocean Vista is $778 per week ($40,456 per year). Median rent in Ocean Vista is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Ocean Vista has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Ocean Vista has a population density of 415 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ocean Vista is England. The most common religion is No religion (55.6% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ocean Vista is $1,506.

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Ocean Vista Population

322

residents (Census 2021)

Ocean Vista Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$778/wk

$40,456 per year

#3981 of 14,663

Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

Mortgage

$1,506/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ocean Vista Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (159) Female 50.6% (163)

Population Density

415

people per km²

322 people · 0.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,083

Family income/wk

Ocean Vista Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

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)

Ocean Vista Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Ocean Vista, 62.0% are owned outright and 38.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

62.0%

Owned with mortgage

38.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
India

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

Ocean Vista Religion

No religion

55.6%

Anglican

15.5%

Catholic

9.6%

Not stated

4.3%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Othr Protestnt

2.2%

SB OSB NRA SB

1.9%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ocean Vista Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

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

Ocean Vista Employment

Employed full-time

33.9% 84 people

Employed part-time

23.0% 57 people

Unemployed

2.4% 6 people

Not in labour force

40.7% 101 people

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

Ocean Vista Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.3%

Bachelor Degree

27.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Certificate I/II

3.5%

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

Ocean Vista Occupation

Professionals

35.3%

Community & Personal Service

15.7%

Managers

12.7%

Labourers

9.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.8%

Sales Workers

8.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.9%

Clerical & Administrative

3.9%

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

Ocean Vista Field of Study

Engineering

22.8%

Health

20.7%

Society & Culture

18.5%

Management & Commerce

16.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.7%

Education

7.6%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

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

Ocean Vista Dwelling Types

Separate house

87.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ocean Vista Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$500-$649/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ocean Vista Marital Status

Married

49.2% 130

Separated

3.0% 8

Divorced

12.1% 32

Widowed

9.5% 25

Never married

26.1% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ocean Vista Ancestry

Australian

49.4%

English

37.6%

Scottish

12.7%

Irish

8.1%

German

5.3%

Australian Aboriginal

4.3%

Dutch

2.5%

South African

1.9%

Indian

1.2%

New Zealander

1.2%

Chinese

0.9%

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

Ocean Vista School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

49.1%

Secondary — Government

40.0%

Secondary — Catholic

5.5%

Vocational Education

5.5%

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

Ocean Vista Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

6.1%

No need for assistance

93.9%

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

Ocean Vista Volunteering

Volunteer

20.8% 52

Not a volunteer

79.2% 198

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ocean Vista Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.3%

$600-$799/mo

10.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ocean Vista How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.2%

Did not go to work

11.7%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

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

Ocean Vista Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.2%

1 vehicle

34.9%

2 vehicles

45.7%

3 vehicles

10.9%

4+ vehicles

2.3%

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

Ocean Vista Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.1%

2 bedrooms

16.8%

3 bedrooms

60.3%

4 bedrooms

13.7%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

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

Ocean Vista Population Mobility

15.0%

moved in the last year

38.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ocean Vista Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ocean Vista Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Asthma

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

Ocean Vista Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500+/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ocean Vista Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.6%

Couple — no children

37.3%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ocean Vista Military Service

Previously served

4.7% 12

Never served

95.3% 244

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ocean Vista Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

10.1% 25

Did not provide

89.9% 222

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ocean Vista Children Ever Born

No children

25.7%

1 child

3.7%

2 children

33.9%

3 children

36.7%

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

Ocean Vista When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2018

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

Ocean Vista Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

33.1%

15–29 hours

15.5%

30+ hours

7.8%

Did not do domestic work

23.7%

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

Ocean Vista Household Size

1 person

32.1%

2 persons

41.8%

3 persons

7.5%

4 persons

16.4%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ocean Vista Where Residents Moved From

Same address

256

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Ocean Vista Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.4%

Step family — no other children

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ocean Vista Schools

schools nearby

government

981

avg ICSEA score

2,933

total students

Stella Maris Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 382 students

1024

ICSEA

Marist Regional College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 889 students

1006

ICSEA

Burnie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 330 students

984

ICSEA

Cooee Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 174 students

984

ICSEA

Burnie High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 502 students

951

ICSEA

Hellyer College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 656 students

938

ICSEA

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

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Ocean Vista Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,238/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Ocean Vista

Your weekly income

≈ $5,365/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $998/wk

Rent share 19.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Smithton

Income: $652/wk Rent: $222/wk Save: $18/wk

Cressy (Tas.)

Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Ocean Vista vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Ocean Vista is $778 a week, 11% above the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 95th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $240 a week, $50 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 19.4% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 49, 5 years older 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.
Measure	Ocean Vista	Typical TAS	Typical Australia
Personal income	$778/wk	$698/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,238/wk	$1,408/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$240/wk	$290/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,506/mo	$1,301/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	49	44	42
Rent share of household income	19.4%	21.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Ocean Vista

The closest suburb to Ocean Vista is Park Grove, 2.3 km away.

Park Grove

2.3 km away · income $830/wk · rent $300/wk

Shorewell Park

3.1 km away · income $493/wk · rent $220/wk

Montello

3.3 km away · income $624/wk · rent $240/wk

Hillcrest (Tas.)

3.6 km away · income $588/wk · rent $230/wk

Acton (Tas.)

4.2 km away · income $625/wk · rent $240/wk

Upper Burnie

4.4 km away · income $572/wk · rent $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocean Vista

What is the population of Ocean Vista TAS?

The population of Ocean Vista TAS is 322 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 415 people per km².Ocean Vista is ranked #5,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ocean Vista?

The median personal income in Ocean Vista TAS is $778 per week, or $40,456 per year.The median household income is $1,238 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.Ocean Vista is ranked #3,981 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ocean Vista?

Median rent in Ocean Vista TAS is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ocean Vista ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ocean Vista?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ocean Vista TAS is $1,506. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ocean Vista?

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

Is Ocean Vista a good suburb to live in?

Ocean Vista is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 322.The median income is $778/wk, which is above the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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