Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Petcheys Bay TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Petcheys Bay TAS is 194 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Petcheys Bay is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Median rent in Petcheys Bay is $284 per week ($1,231 per month). Petcheys Bay has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Petcheys Bay has a population density of 23.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Petcheys Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Petcheys Bay is $1,192.

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Petcheys Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Petcheys Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$593/wk

$30,836 per year

#7193 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$284/wk

$1,231 per month

#5355 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,192/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Petcheys Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (91) Female 52.4% (100)

Population Density

23.0

people per km²

194 people · 8.4 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,354

Family income/wk

Petcheys 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Petcheys Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.5% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.5% 21 dwellings

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

Petcheys Bay Country of Birth

Australia

80.4%

England

19.6%

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

Petcheys Bay Religion

No Religion

63.4%

Not stated

26.2%

Anglican

4.9%

Catholic

3.8%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Petcheys Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

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

Petcheys Bay Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

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

Petcheys Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

21.8% 27 people

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Employed part-time

32.3% 40 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 3 people

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Not in labour force

43.5% 54 people

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

Petcheys Bay Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.9%

Certificate III/IV

29.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.4%

Postgraduate Degree

8.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

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

Petcheys Bay Occupation

Professionals

28.4%

Managers

14.9%

Community & Personal Service

13.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.4%

Sales Workers

9.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.5%

Labourers

4.5%

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

Petcheys Bay Field of Study

Health

18.8%

Society & Culture

17.2%

Engineering

12.5%

Management & Commerce

10.9%

Education

10.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Agriculture & Environment

6.3%

Creative Arts

6.3%

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

Petcheys Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Petcheys Bay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

20.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.2%

$4,000+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Petcheys Bay Marital Status

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Married

42.2% 70

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Divorced

16.9% 28

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Widowed

7.2% 12

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Never married

33.7% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Petcheys Bay Ancestry

English

35.0%

Irish

17.0%

Australian

15.2%

Other

10.8%

Scottish

10.3%

German

4.9%

Croatian

1.8%

Dutch

1.8%

French

1.8%

Welsh

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Petcheys Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

25.0%

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

Petcheys Bay Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

98.7% 296

♿

Needs assistance

1.3% 4

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

Petcheys Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.4% 41

—

Not a volunteer

69.6% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Petcheys Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

21.4%

$800-$999/mo

21.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

35.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Petcheys Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.0%

Did not go to work

19.0%

Car (passenger)

12.1%

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

Petcheys Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.3%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

12.9%

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

Petcheys Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

18.3%

2 bedrooms

26.7%

3 bedrooms

43.3%

4 bedrooms

5.0%

5 bedrooms

6.7%

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

Petcheys Bay Population Mobility

4.2%

moved in the last year

34.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Petcheys Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

298

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Petcheys Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Petcheys Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Petcheys Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.8%

Couple — children under 15

43.6%

Couple — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Petcheys Bay Military Service

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Previously served

3.1% 4

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Never served

96.9% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Petcheys Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 14

—

Did not provide

89.4% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Petcheys Bay Children Ever Born

No children

42.4%

1 child

8.5%

2 children

25.4%

3 children

23.7%

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

Petcheys Bay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Petcheys Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

37.8%

15–29 hours

17.8%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

9.6%

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

Petcheys Bay Household Size

1 person

32.4%

2 persons

48.5%

3 persons

14.7%

4 persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Petcheys Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

138

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

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

Petcheys Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Petcheys Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,071/wk

Median Rent $284/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.5%

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

If you earn X in Petcheys Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $4,641/month

Median rent $284/wk

Left after rent $787/wk

Rent share 26.5%

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Petcheys Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

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Pop: 97 Income: $682/wk Rent: $78/wk

Mella

Pop: 97 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk

Patersonia

Pop: 97 Income: $718/wk Rent: $293/wk

South Bruny

Pop: 98 Income: $599/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 98 Income: $462/wk Rent: $223/wk

Upper Stowport

Pop: 99 Income: $712/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petcheys Bay

What is the population of Petcheys Bay TAS?

The population of Petcheys Bay TAS is 194 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.0 people per km².Petcheys Bay is ranked #7,031 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Petcheys Bay?

The median personal income in Petcheys Bay TAS is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year.The median household income is $1,071 per week.Family income is $1,354 per week.Petcheys Bay is ranked #7,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Petcheys Bay?

Median rent in Petcheys Bay TAS is $284 per week ($1,231 per month).Rent represents 26.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Petcheys Bay ranks #5,355 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Petcheys Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Petcheys Bay TAS is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Petcheys Bay?

The median age in Petcheys Bay TAS is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Petcheys Bay a good suburb to live in?

Petcheys Bay is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 194.The median income is $593/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.5% 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: 60504. All dollar figures in AUD.