Suburbs Police Point

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Police Point TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Police Point TAS is 76 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Police Point is $556 per week ($28,912 per year). Median rent in Police Point is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Police Point has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Police Point has a population density of 8.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Police Point is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Police Point is $1,360.

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📍 Police Point, Tasmania — 43.2523°S, 147.0393°E

Police Point Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Police Point Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$556/wk
$28,912 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$330/wk
$1,430 per month
👤
Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,360/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Police Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.4% (32) Female 55.6% (40)

Population Density

8.2
people per km²
76 people · 9.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Police Point Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Police Point Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
69.2% 18 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
30.8% 8 dwellings

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

Police Point Country of Birth

Australia
89.3%
England
10.7%

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

Police Point Religion

No Religion
50.7%
Anglican
23.3%
Catholic
15.1%
Not stated
6.8%
Christian (other)
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Police Point Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.6%

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

Police Point Employment

💼
Employed full-time
31.5% 17 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.1% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
44.4% 24 people

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

Police Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.7%
Bachelor Degree
39.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
7.9%

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

Police Point Occupation

Managers
53.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%
Community & Personal Service
23.1%

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

Police Point Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.0%
Society & Culture
20.0%
Engineering
15.0%
Architecture & Building
15.0%
Health
15.0%
Creative Arts
15.0%

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

Police Point Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Police Point Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
17.9%
$400-$499/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
21.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Police Point Marital Status

💍
Married
44.1% 26
📋
Divorced
22.0% 13
🕊️
Widowed
10.2% 6
👤
Never married
23.7% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Police Point Ancestry

English
37.4%
Australian
27.3%
Scottish
11.1%
Filipino
7.1%
Italian
6.1%
Irish
5.1%
Other
3.0%
German
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Police Point School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Primary — Catholic
50.0%

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

Police Point Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.2% 3
✅
No need for assistance
97.8% 136

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

Police Point Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
10.5% 6
—
Not a volunteer
89.5% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Police Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Police Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
57.7%
Did not go to work
23.1%
Car (passenger)
19.2%

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

Police Point Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.9%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
26.9%

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

Police Point Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.4%
2 bedrooms
22.9%
3 bedrooms
48.6%
4 bedrooms
17.1%

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

Police Point Population Mobility

23.9%
moved in the last year
62.5%
moved in the last 5 years
48.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Police Point Indigenous Population

5.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
124
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Police Point Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Heart disease
5
Asthma
4
Cancer
4
Lung condition
3
Mental health
3

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

Police Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
15.0%
$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Police Point Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.2%
Couple — no children
47.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Police Point Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.4% 4
👤
Never served
92.6% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Police Point Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 8
—
Did not provide
85.7% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Police Point Children Ever Born

No children
64.3%
2 children
35.7%

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

Police Point When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1971–1980
6
2011–2015
4

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

Police Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
20.0%
30+ hours
6.7%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Police Point Household Size

1 person
37.5%
2 persons
30.0%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Police Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address
51
Moved — same area (SA2)
10
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from VIC
5

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

Police Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Police Point Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $330/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.1%

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

If you earn X in Police Point

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $330/wk
Left after rent $732/wk
Rent share 31.1%

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Police Point vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Apollo Bay (Tas.)
Pop: 38 Income: $725/wk Rent: $255/wk
Lune River
Pop: 38 Income: $433/wk
Mangana
Pop: 38 Income: $409/wk Rent: $145/wk
Telita
Pop: 38 Income: $812/wk Rent: $190/wk
Andover
Pop: 39 Income: $933/wk Rent: $225/wk
Targa
Pop: 39 Income: $491/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Police Point

What is the population of Police Point TAS?

The population of Police Point TAS is 76 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Police Point?

The median personal income in Police Point TAS is $556 per week, or $28,912 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Police Point?

Median rent in Police Point TAS is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 31.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Police Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Police Point TAS is $1,360. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Police Point?

The median age in Police Point TAS is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Police Point a good suburb to live in?

Police Point is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 76.The median income is $556/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.1% 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: 60510. All dollar figures in AUD.