Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Pegarah TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pegarah TAS is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pegarah is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Pegarah is $140 per week ($607 per month). Pegarah has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Pegarah has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pegarah is $953.

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Pegarah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pegarah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

#5003 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$140/wk

$607 per month

#8391 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$953/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pegarah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (76) Female 49.0% (73)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

147 people · 143.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Pegarah Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pegarah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.8% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.2% 11 dwellings

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

Pegarah Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Pegarah Religion

No Religion

57.6%

Anglican

13.2%

Not stated

9.7%

Uniting Church

9.7%

Catholic

5.6%

SB OSB NRA SB

2.1%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pegarah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Pegarah Employment

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Employed full-time

37.8% 37 people

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Employed part-time

22.4% 22 people

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Not in labour force

39.8% 39 people

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

Pegarah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.5%

Bachelor Degree

23.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.3%

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

Pegarah Occupation

Managers

54.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Professionals

11.4%

Labourers

11.4%

Community & Personal Service

8.6%

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

Pegarah Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

28.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.8%

Engineering

15.8%

Management & Commerce

13.2%

Education

10.5%

Society & Culture

7.9%

Health

7.9%

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

Pegarah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pegarah Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

20.0%

$4,000+/wk

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pegarah Marital Status

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Married

64.2% 70

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Divorced

4.6% 5

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Widowed

2.8% 3

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Never married

28.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pegarah Ancestry

English

36.2%

Australian

34.2%

Scottish

10.2%

German

4.6%

Dutch

4.1%

Other

3.6%

Irish

3.1%

New Zealander

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pegarah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

58.3%

Secondary — Government

41.7%

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

Pegarah Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.5% 4

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No need for assistance

98.5% 260

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

Pegarah Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.3% 34

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Not a volunteer

65.7% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pegarah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pegarah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

91.5%

Car (passenger)

8.5%

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

Pegarah Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.8%

2 vehicles

47.3%

3 vehicles

16.4%

4+ vehicles

14.5%

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

Pegarah Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

61.1%

4 bedrooms

27.8%

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

Pegarah Population Mobility

9.0%

moved in the last year

37.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pegarah Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

272

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pegarah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Pegarah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$300-$399/wk

15.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pegarah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.9%

Couple — no children

32.2%

One parent — no children under 15

7.6%

Couple — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pegarah Military Service

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Previously served

4.6% 5

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Never served

95.4% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pegarah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 17

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Did not provide

83.5% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pegarah Children Ever Born

No children

18.8%

1 child

9.4%

2 children

40.6%

3 children

31.3%

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

Pegarah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

2011–2015

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

Pegarah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.2%

5–14 hours

34.3%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

17.2%

Did not do domestic work

13.1%

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

Pegarah Household Size

1 person

15.2%

2 persons

52.2%

3 persons

6.5%

4 persons

15.2%

6+ persons

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pegarah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

132

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Pegarah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pegarah Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,281/wk

Median Rent $140/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.9%

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

If you earn X in Pegarah

Your weekly income

≈ $5,551/month

Median rent $140/wk

Left after rent $1,141/wk

Rent share 10.9%

Pegarah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Weetah

Pop: 75 Income: $478/wk Rent: $250/wk

Forthside

Pop: 76 Income: $866/wk Rent: $149/wk

Police Point

Pop: 76 Income: $556/wk Rent: $330/wk

Bangor (Tas.)

Pop: 77 Income: $664/wk Rent: $220/wk

Dowsing Point

Pop: 77 Income: $933/wk Rent: $360/wk

Malbina

Pop: 77 Income: $939/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pegarah

What is the population of Pegarah TAS?

The population of Pegarah TAS is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Pegarah is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pegarah?

The median personal income in Pegarah TAS is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Pegarah is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pegarah?

Median rent in Pegarah TAS is $140 per week ($607 per month).Rent represents 10.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pegarah ranks #8,391 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pegarah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pegarah TAS is $953. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pegarah?

The median age in Pegarah TAS is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pegarah a good suburb to live in?

Pegarah is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 147.The median income is $725/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.9% 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: 60498. All dollar figures in AUD.