Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Penna TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Penna TAS is 437 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Penna is $744 per week ($38,688 per year). Median rent in Penna is $363 per week ($1,573 per month). Penna has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Penna has a population density of 14.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Penna is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penna is $1,625.

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Penna Population

residents (Census 2021)

Penna Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$744/wk

$38,688 per year

#4653 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$363/wk

$1,573 per month

#2883 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Penna Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (210) Female 51.7% (225)

Population Density

14.9

people per km²

437 people · 29.4 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,737

Family income/wk

Penna 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)

Penna Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.8% 65 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.2% 80 dwellings

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

Penna Country of Birth

Australia

95.5%

England

2.8%

Greece

1.7%

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

Penna Religion

No Religion

48.7%

Anglican

20.6%

Catholic

16.7%

Not stated

6.8%

Christian (other)

4.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.0%

Uniting Church

1.0%

Eastern Orthodox

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Penna Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

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

Penna Employment

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Employed full-time

39.9% 137 people

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Employed part-time

22.7% 78 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 8 people

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Not in labour force

35.0% 120 people

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

Penna Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.3%

Bachelor Degree

24.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.3%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

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

Penna Occupation

Professionals

24.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.7%

Managers

16.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.5%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.2%

Labourers

2.6%

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

Penna Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.6%

Engineering

15.2%

Health

13.0%

Society & Culture

12.3%

Architecture & Building

10.1%

Education

10.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.7%

Creative Arts

5.1%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Information Technology

2.2%

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

Penna Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Penna Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.9%

$4,000+/wk

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Penna Marital Status

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Married

52.4% 198

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Separated

2.9% 11

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Divorced

8.5% 32

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Widowed

4.5% 17

👤

Never married

31.7% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Penna Ancestry

Australian

34.1%

English

33.3%

Irish

9.4%

Scottish

8.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

Other

3.1%

Dutch

1.9%

German

1.9%

Welsh

1.0%

French

0.9%

Italian

0.9%

South African

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Penna School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

23.3%

Primary — Government

23.3%

Secondary — Government

19.8%

Primary — Catholic

12.8%

Pre-school

8.1%

Vocational Education

7.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.8%

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

Penna Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.1% 68

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No need for assistance

91.9% 770

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

Penna Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.8% 81

—

Not a volunteer

77.2% 274

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Penna Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.7%

$450-$599/mo

5.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Penna How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.4%

Did not go to work

11.1%

Truck

4.2%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

Walked only

2.6%

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

Penna Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.2%

2 vehicles

39.9%

3 vehicles

26.6%

4+ vehicles

18.4%

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

Penna Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.6%

3 bedrooms

44.4%

4 bedrooms

28.8%

5 bedrooms

7.2%

6+ bedrooms

2.0%

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

Penna Population Mobility

7.8%

moved in the last year

28.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Penna Indigenous Population

5.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

786

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Penna Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Kidney disease

Lung condition

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

Penna Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Penna Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.0%

Couple — children under 15

31.2%

Couple — no children under 15

19.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Penna Military Service

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Previously served

2.8% 10

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Never served

97.2% 349

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Penna Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.8% 75

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Did not provide

79.2% 286

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Penna Children Ever Born

No children

30.7%

1 child

6.0%

2 children

31.3%

3 children

28.0%

4 children

2.0%

5+ children

2.0%

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

Penna When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2018

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

Penna Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.8%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

14.1%

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

Penna Household Size

1 person

11.8%

2 persons

44.7%

3 persons

18.6%

4 persons

9.9%

5 persons

9.3%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Penna Where Residents Moved From

Same address

377

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Penna Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.1%

Step family — no other children

8.5%

Blended family — no other children

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Penna Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,666/wk

Median Rent $363/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Penna

Your weekly income

≈ $7,219/month

Median rent $363/wk

Left after rent $1,303/wk

Rent share 21.8%

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Penna vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Roches Beach

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

Exton

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

Kayena

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

Lebrina

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

Ridgeway

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

Springfield (Tas.)

Pop: 224 Income: $557/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penna

What is the population of Penna TAS?

The population of Penna TAS is 437 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.9 people per km².Penna is ranked #5,248 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Penna?

The median personal income in Penna TAS is $744 per week, or $38,688 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $1,737 per week.Penna is ranked #4,653 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Penna?

Median rent in Penna TAS is $363 per week ($1,573 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Penna ranks #2,883 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Penna?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Penna TAS is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Penna?

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

Is Penna a good suburb to live in?

Penna is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 437.The median income is $744/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 60502. All dollar figures in AUD.