Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Orielton TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Orielton TAS is 430 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Orielton is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Orielton is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Orielton has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Orielton has a population density of 9.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Orielton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orielton is $1,733.

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Orielton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Orielton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$866/wk

$45,032 per year

#2541 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Orielton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (226) Female 47.6% (205)

Population Density

9.3

people per km²

430 people · 46.2 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,277

Family income/wk

Orielton 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)

Orielton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.7% 52 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.3% 79 dwellings

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

Orielton Country of Birth

Australia

97.4%

England

2.6%

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

Orielton Religion

No Religion

48.4%

Anglican

23.9%

Catholic

13.5%

Not stated

6.4%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Uniting Church

2.3%

Church Christ

1.1%

Baptist

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Orielton Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Orielton Languages Spoken at Home

Malayalam

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Orielton Employment

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Employed full-time

45.3% 143 people

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Employed part-time

26.9% 85 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 5 people

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Not in labour force

26.3% 83 people

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

Orielton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.6%

Bachelor Degree

18.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

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

Orielton Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

20.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.6%

Professionals

16.3%

Managers

13.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.8%

Labourers

7.8%

Sales Workers

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.9%

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

Orielton Field of Study

Engineering

24.8%

Management & Commerce

17.2%

Society & Culture

13.1%

Architecture & Building

11.0%

Health

11.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Education

6.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Creative Arts

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

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

Orielton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Orielton Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

4.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Orielton Marital Status

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Never married

35.5% 125

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Married

51.7% 182

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Separated

1.7% 6

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Divorced

6.8% 24

🕊️

Widowed

4.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Orielton Ancestry

Australian

39.6%

English

37.3%

Irish

7.8%

Other

3.9%

Scottish

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Indian

1.5%

German

1.3%

Dutch

0.9%

French

0.9%

Italian

0.7%

Greek

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Orielton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.7%

Secondary — Government

19.8%

Vocational Education

16.0%

Primary — Catholic

11.1%

Secondary — Catholic

11.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.2%

Pre-school

4.9%

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

Orielton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 19

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 790

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

Orielton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.9% 55

—

Not a volunteer

83.1% 270

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Orielton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

11.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

35.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Orielton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.7%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Truck

2.4%

Walked only

1.4%

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

Orielton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.9%

2 vehicles

34.8%

3 vehicles

30.4%

4+ vehicles

25.9%

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

Orielton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.4%

2 bedrooms

12.1%

3 bedrooms

36.4%

4 bedrooms

35.7%

5 bedrooms

9.3%

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

Orielton Population Mobility

9.3%

moved in the last year

35.7%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Orielton Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

777

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Orielton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Orielton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

16.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Orielton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.1%

Couple — no children

27.8%

Couple — no children under 15

17.5%

One parent — children under 15

7.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Orielton Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 10

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Never served

97.0% 319

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Orielton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 40

—

Did not provide

87.9% 291

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Orielton Children Ever Born

No children

27.2%

1 child

19.2%

2 children

25.6%

3 children

16.8%

4 children

11.2%

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

Orielton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Orielton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

36.7%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

18.2%

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

Orielton Household Size

1 person

14.1%

2 persons

34.2%

3 persons

22.1%

4 persons

13.4%

5 persons

11.4%

6+ persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Orielton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

362

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

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

Orielton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.0%

Step family — no other children

15.3%

Blended family — no other children

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Orielton Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,028/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.7%

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

If you earn X in Orielton

Your weekly income

≈ $8,788/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,648/wk

Rent share 18.7%

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Orielton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 218 Income: $559/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 220 Income: $892/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 221 Income: $682/wk Rent: $300/wk

Kayena

Pop: 221 Income: $533/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Pop: 221 Income: $562/wk Rent: $285/wk

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Pop: 222 Income: $1,205/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orielton

What is the population of Orielton TAS?

The population of Orielton TAS is 430 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.3 people per km².Orielton is ranked #5,279 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Orielton?

The median personal income in Orielton TAS is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $2,028 per week.Family income is $2,277 per week.Orielton is ranked #2,541 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Orielton?

Median rent in Orielton TAS is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Orielton ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Orielton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orielton TAS is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Orielton?

The median age in Orielton TAS is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Orielton a good suburb to live in?

Orielton is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 430.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 60480. All dollar figures in AUD.