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Pontypool TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pontypool TAS is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pontypool is $462 per week ($24,024 per year). Median rent in Pontypool is $200 per week ($867 per month). Pontypool has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Pontypool has a population density of 19.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (78% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pontypool is $1,249.

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Pontypool Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pontypool Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$462/wk

$24,024 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,249/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 1.1 per bedroom

Pontypool Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (26) Female 50.0% (26)

Population Density

19.7

people per km²

53 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$949

Family income/wk

Pontypool Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

30-34

35-39

40-44

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pontypool Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.0% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.0% 9 dwellings

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

Pontypool Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Pontypool Religion

No Religion

78.3%

Anglican

8.7%

Catholic

6.5%

Christian (other)

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pontypool Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

32.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.0%

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

Pontypool Employment

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Employed full-time

13.3% 6 people

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Employed part-time

31.1% 14 people

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Unemployed

8.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

46.7% 21 people

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

Pontypool Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.0%

Certificate I/II

24.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Bachelor Degree

12.0%

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

Pontypool Occupation

Community & Personal Service

45.5%

Professionals

27.3%

Labourers

27.3%

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

Pontypool Field of Study

Society & Culture

100.0%

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

Pontypool Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pontypool Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

21.1%

$650-$799/wk

15.8%

$800-$999/wk

26.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

21.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pontypool Marital Status

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Married

49.0% 24

↔️

Separated

12.2% 6

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Divorced

10.2% 5

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Widowed

10.2% 5

👤

Never married

18.4% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pontypool Ancestry

Australian

47.1%

English

25.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

14.7%

Other

7.4%

Scottish

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pontypool School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

63.6%

Secondary — Government

36.4%

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

Pontypool Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.6% 8

✅

No need for assistance

92.4% 97

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

Pontypool Volunteering

—

Not a volunteer

100.0% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pontypool Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pontypool How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

41.2%

Did not go to work

35.3%

Car (passenger)

23.5%

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

Pontypool Car Ownership

1 vehicle

40.7%

2 vehicles

25.9%

3 vehicles

11.1%

4+ vehicles

22.2%

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

Pontypool Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

22.2%

3 bedrooms

77.8%

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

Pontypool Population Mobility

12.5%

moved in the last year

44.0%

moved in the last 5 years

15.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pontypool Indigenous Population

14.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pontypool Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

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

Pontypool Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

26.1%

$300-$399/wk

17.4%

$400-$499/wk

13.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pontypool Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.9%

Couple — children under 15

28.6%

One parent — children under 15

24.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pontypool Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

23.3% 10

—

Did not provide

76.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pontypool Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Pontypool When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2011–2015

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

Pontypool Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.9%

5–14 hours

26.2%

15–29 hours

26.2%

30+ hours

19.0%

Did not do domestic work

16.7%

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

Pontypool Household Size

1 person

31.6%

2 persons

52.6%

4 persons

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pontypool Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Pontypool Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pontypool Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $833/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Pontypool

Your weekly income

≈ $3,610/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $633/wk

Rent share 24.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $50/wk

Pontypool vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Egg Lagoon

Pop: 27 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $150/wk

Quamby Bend

Pop: 28 Income: $875/wk Rent: $290/wk

Barnes Bay

Pop: 28 Income: $612/wk

Lower Turners Marsh

Pop: 28 Income: $664/wk Rent: $115/wk

Musselroe Bay

Pop: 28 Income: $462/wk Rent: $150/wk

Toiberry

Pop: 28 Income: $941/wk Rent: $188/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pontypool

What is the population of Pontypool TAS?

The population of Pontypool TAS is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Pontypool?

The median personal income in Pontypool TAS is $462 per week, or $24,024 per year.The median household income is $833 per week.Family income is $949 per week.

How much is rent in Pontypool?

Median rent in Pontypool TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Pontypool?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pontypool TAS is $1,249. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pontypool?

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

Is Pontypool a good suburb to live in?

Pontypool is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 53.The median income is $462/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 60512. All dollar figures in AUD.