Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Poatina TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Poatina TAS is 118 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Poatina is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Poatina is $178 per week ($771 per month). Poatina has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Poatina has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Christian (other) (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Poatina is $188.

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Poatina Population

residents (Census 2021)

Poatina Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$537/wk

$27,924 per year

#7859 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$178/wk

$771 per month

#7951 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$188/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Poatina Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (57) Female 51.7% (61)

Population Density

4.4

people per km²

118 people · 27.0 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,286

Family income/wk

Poatina Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Poatina Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.2% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.8% 8 dwellings

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

Poatina Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Poatina Religion

Christian (other)

39.3%

Baptist

23.4%

No Religion

9.3%

Not stated

9.3%

Catholic

6.5%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Anglican

3.7%

Church Christ

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Poatina Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Poatina Employment

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Employed full-time

27.8% 22 people

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Employed part-time

13.9% 11 people

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Not in labour force

58.2% 46 people

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

Poatina Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Certificate III/IV

19.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

11.9%

Postgraduate Degree

10.4%

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

Poatina Occupation

Professionals

42.3%

Managers

23.1%

Community & Personal Service

19.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.4%

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

Poatina Field of Study

Society & Culture

30.0%

Education

25.0%

Engineering

15.0%

Agriculture & Environment

15.0%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

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

Poatina Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Poatina Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

9.3%

$400-$499/wk

20.9%

$500-$649/wk

14.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

20.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Poatina Marital Status

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Married

60.4% 55

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Divorced

6.6% 6

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Widowed

7.7% 7

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Never married

25.3% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Poatina Ancestry

Australian

38.7%

English

34.5%

Scottish

7.7%

Irish

6.5%

German

6.0%

South African

2.4%

Other

2.4%

Dutch

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Poatina School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

54.5%

Primary — Government

45.5%

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

Poatina Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.1% 13

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No need for assistance

93.9% 200

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

Poatina Volunteering

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Volunteer

71.8% 61

—

Not a volunteer

28.2% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Poatina Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Poatina How People Get to Work

Walked only

38.5%

Car (driver)

30.8%

Did not go to work

30.8%

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

Poatina Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.1%

1 vehicle

52.4%

2 vehicles

33.3%

4+ vehicles

7.1%

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

Poatina Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.0%

2 bedrooms

10.0%

3 bedrooms

74.0%

4 bedrooms

8.0%

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

Poatina Population Mobility

9.7%

moved in the last year

40.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

39.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Poatina Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

208

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Poatina Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Poatina Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

15.9%

$300-$399/wk

9.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

15.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Poatina Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.7%

Couple — children under 15

38.5%

One parent — children under 15

21.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Poatina Military Service

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Previously served

4.4% 4

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Never served

95.6% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Poatina Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.8% 17

—

Did not provide

80.2% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Poatina Children Ever Born

No children

41.4%

3 children

34.5%

4 children

10.3%

5+ children

13.8%

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

Poatina When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2016

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

Poatina Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

9.5%

5–14 hours

53.6%

15–29 hours

23.8%

30+ hours

8.3%

Did not do domestic work

4.8%

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

Poatina Household Size

1 person

45.5%

2 persons

40.9%

3 persons

6.8%

5 persons

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Poatina Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

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

Poatina Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Poatina Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $784/wk

Median Rent $178/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.7%

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

If you earn X in Poatina

Your weekly income

≈ $3,397/month

Median rent $178/wk

Left after rent $606/wk

Rent share 22.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $28/wk

Poatina vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Emita

Pop: 59 Income: $682/wk Rent: $215/wk

Lake Leake

Pop: 59 Income: $493/wk Rent: $175/wk

Royal George

Pop: 59 Income: $833/wk Rent: $192/wk

Cranbrook (Tas.)

Pop: 60 Income: $687/wk Rent: $155/wk

Upper Blessington

Pop: 60 Income: $537/wk Rent: $120/wk

Upper Scamander

Pop: 60 Income: $634/wk

Compare Poatina

Poatina vs Emita →Poatina vs Lake Leake →Poatina vs Royal George →Poatina vs Cranbrook (Tas.) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Poatina

What is the population of Poatina TAS?

The population of Poatina TAS is 118 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².Poatina is ranked #8,473 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Poatina?

The median personal income in Poatina TAS is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $784 per week.Family income is $1,286 per week.Poatina is ranked #7,859 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Poatina?

Median rent in Poatina TAS is $178 per week ($771 per month).Rent represents 22.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Poatina ranks #7,951 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Poatina?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Poatina TAS is $188. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Poatina?

The median age in Poatina TAS is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Poatina a good suburb to live in?

Poatina is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 118.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.7% 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: 60509. All dollar figures in AUD.