Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Opossum Bay TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Opossum Bay TAS is 383 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Opossum Bay is $735 per week ($38,220 per year). Median rent in Opossum Bay is $418 per week ($1,811 per month). Opossum Bay has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Opossum Bay has a population density of 82.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Opossum Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Opossum Bay is $1,441.

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Opossum Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Opossum Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$735/wk

$38,220 per year

#4828 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$418/wk

$1,811 per month

#1647 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,441/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Opossum Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (191) Female 49.7% (189)

Population Density

82.5

people per km²

383 people · 4.6 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,821

Family income/wk

Opossum Bay 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 & Locality (SAL)

Opossum Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.4% 71 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.6% 62 dwellings

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

Opossum Bay Country of Birth

Australia

91.1%

England

8.9%

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

Opossum Bay Religion

No Religion

52.1%

Anglican

19.9%

Catholic

12.8%

Not stated

8.9%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Baptist

1.6%

Pentecostal

1.3%

Uniting Church

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Opossum Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Opossum Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

30.3% 96 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 74 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 9 people

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Not in labour force

43.5% 138 people

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

Opossum Bay Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.2%

Certificate III/IV

32.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.0%

Postgraduate Degree

14.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

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

Opossum Bay Occupation

Professionals

41.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.8%

Managers

14.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Community & Personal Service

7.5%

Sales Workers

6.2%

Labourers

2.1%

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

Opossum Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.0%

Education

12.9%

Health

12.2%

Architecture & Building

10.8%

Society & Culture

10.8%

Engineering

10.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.9%

Creative Arts

5.0%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

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

Opossum Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Opossum Bay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$4,000+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Opossum Bay Marital Status

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Married

47.6% 158

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Separated

7.8% 26

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Divorced

13.9% 46

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Widowed

7.2% 24

👤

Never married

23.5% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Opossum Bay Ancestry

English

41.3%

Australian

27.0%

Irish

10.4%

Scottish

5.9%

German

3.9%

Other

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.5%

Welsh

1.9%

Italian

0.7%

Chinese

0.6%

Dutch

0.6%

Korean

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Opossum Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.8%

Secondary — Government

18.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.2%

Vocational Education

11.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.5%

Secondary — Catholic

7.5%

Pre-school

5.7%

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

Opossum Bay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 35

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 692

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

Opossum Bay Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.4% 68

—

Not a volunteer

78.6% 250

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Opossum Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.3%

$300-$449/mo

6.3%

$450-$599/mo

11.1%

$600-$799/mo

7.9%

$800-$999/mo

9.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Opossum Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.7%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

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

Opossum Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

34.5%

2 vehicles

38.8%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

7.9%

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

Opossum Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

25.6%

3 bedrooms

52.4%

4 bedrooms

20.1%

5 bedrooms

1.8%

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

Opossum Bay Population Mobility

14.9%

moved in the last year

45.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Opossum Bay Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

682

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Opossum Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Asthma

Stroke

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

Opossum Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Opossum Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.5%

Couple — children under 15

28.0%

Couple — no children under 15

12.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Opossum Bay Military Service

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Previously served

6.0% 19

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Never served

94.0% 300

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Opossum Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.1% 51

—

Did not provide

83.9% 266

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Opossum Bay Children Ever Born

No children

34.7%

1 child

10.4%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

18.1%

4 children

3.5%

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

Opossum Bay 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

Opossum Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.1%

5–14 hours

38.3%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

14.4%

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

Opossum Bay Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

44.4%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

9.9%

5 persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Opossum Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

308

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Opossum Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.3%

Step family — no other children

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Opossum Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,302/wk

Median Rent $418/wk

Rent-to-Income 32.1%

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

If you earn X in Opossum Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $5,642/month

Median rent $418/wk

Left after rent $884/wk

Rent share 32.1%

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Opossum Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Avoca (Tas.)

Pop: 192 Income: $435/wk Rent: $180/wk

Petcheys Bay

Pop: 194 Income: $593/wk Rent: $284/wk

Gunns Plains

Pop: 195 Income: $601/wk Rent: $225/wk

Whitemore

Pop: 197 Income: $753/wk Rent: $250/wk

Maydena

Pop: 198 Income: $555/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 199 Income: $450/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Opossum Bay

What is the population of Opossum Bay TAS?

The population of Opossum Bay TAS is 383 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 82.5 people per km².Opossum Bay is ranked #5,506 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Opossum Bay?

The median personal income in Opossum Bay TAS is $735 per week, or $38,220 per year.The median household income is $1,302 per week.Family income is $1,821 per week.Opossum Bay is ranked #4,828 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Opossum Bay?

Median rent in Opossum Bay TAS is $418 per week ($1,811 per month).Rent represents 32.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Opossum Bay ranks #1,647 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Opossum Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Opossum Bay TAS is $1,441. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Opossum Bay?

The median age in Opossum Bay TAS is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Opossum Bay a good suburb to live in?

Opossum Bay is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 383.The median income is $735/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.1% 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: 60478. All dollar figures in AUD.