Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Paloona TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Paloona TAS is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paloona is $661 per week ($34,372 per year). Median rent in Paloona is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Paloona has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Paloona has a population density of 10.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paloona is $1,300.

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Paloona Population

residents (Census 2021)

Paloona Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$661/wk

$34,372 per year

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Median Rent

$335/wk

$1,452 per month

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

Paloona Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.1% (46) Female 43.9% (36)

Population Density

10.7

people per km²

84 people · 7.8 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,874

Family income/wk

Paloona Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Paloona Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.2% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.8% 11 dwellings

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

Paloona Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Paloona Religion

No Religion

58.2%

Christian (other)

17.7%

Anglican

12.7%

Not stated

7.6%

Catholic

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Paloona Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Paloona Employment

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Employed full-time

25.4% 16 people

⏰

Employed part-time

33.3% 21 people

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Not in labour force

41.3% 26 people

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

Paloona Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.3%

Bachelor Degree

30.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.1%

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

Paloona Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.0%

Professionals

26.7%

Managers

16.7%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Sales Workers

10.0%

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

Paloona Field of Study

Management & Commerce

46.2%

Education

30.8%

Engineering

23.1%

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

Paloona Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Paloona Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.8%

$650-$799/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Paloona Marital Status

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Married

50.7% 37

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Divorced

4.1% 3

🕊️

Widowed

8.2% 6

👤

Never married

37.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Paloona Ancestry

Australian

37.8%

English

30.6%

Dutch

9.9%

Chinese

5.4%

German

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

Irish

3.6%

Other

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Paloona School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.8%

Secondary — Government

37.5%

Vocational Education

18.8%

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

Paloona Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.9% 3

✅

No need for assistance

98.1% 152

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

Paloona Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.9% 10

—

Not a volunteer

85.1% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Paloona Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Paloona How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.6%

Did not go to work

24.2%

Car (passenger)

12.1%

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

Paloona Car Ownership

2 vehicles

43.3%

3 vehicles

46.7%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

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

Paloona Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

19.4%

3 bedrooms

41.9%

4 bedrooms

22.6%

5 bedrooms

16.1%

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

Paloona Population Mobility

10.1%

moved in the last year

36.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Paloona Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

167

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Paloona Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Paloona Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

6.5%

$150-$299/wk

12.9%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Paloona Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.4%

Couple — no children

35.6%

Couple — no children under 15

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Paloona Military Service

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Previously served

15.5% 11

👤

Never served

84.5% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Paloona Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.8% 6

—

Did not provide

91.2% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Paloona Children Ever Born

No children

40.0%

1 child

20.0%

2 children

20.0%

3 children

20.0%

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

Paloona Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.1%

5–14 hours

22.7%

15–29 hours

24.2%

30+ hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.2%

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

Paloona Household Size

1 person

21.7%

2 persons

39.1%

3 persons

21.7%

4 persons

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Paloona Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

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

Paloona Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Paloona Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $335/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

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

If you earn X in Paloona

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $335/wk

Left after rent $1,248/wk

Rent share 21.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Montello

Income: $624/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $95/wk

Romaine

Income: $734/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $55/wk

New Norfolk

Income: $580/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $45/wk

Riverside (Tas.)

Income: $776/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $35/wk

Berriedale

Income: $684/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $15/wk

Hadspen

Income: $771/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $85/wk

Spreyton

Income: $768/wk Rent: $279/wk Save: $56/wk

Huonville

Income: $658/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $55/wk

Paloona vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Black River (Tas.)

Pop: 42 Income: $712/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bradys Lake

Pop: 42 Income: $450/wk

Highcroft

Pop: 42 Income: $408/wk Rent: $295/wk

Jackeys Marsh

Pop: 42 Income: $425/wk Rent: $60/wk

Erriba

Pop: 43 Income: $593/wk Rent: $270/wk

Baden

Pop: 43 Income: $550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paloona

What is the population of Paloona TAS?

The population of Paloona TAS is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Paloona?

The median personal income in Paloona TAS is $661 per week, or $34,372 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Paloona?

Median rent in Paloona TAS is $335 per week ($1,452 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Paloona?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paloona TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Paloona?

The median age in Paloona TAS is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Paloona a good suburb to live in?

Paloona is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 84.The median income is $661/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% 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: 60487. All dollar figures in AUD.