Port Arthur TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Port Arthur TAS is 247 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Arthur is $527 per week ($27,404 per year). Median rent in Port Arthur is $200 per week ($867 per month). Port Arthur has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Arthur has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Port Arthur is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Arthur is $975.

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Port Arthur Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Port Arthur Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$527/wk
$27,404 per year
#7952 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Port Arthur Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (123) Female 49.8% (122)

Population Density

4.4
people per km²
247 people · 56.5 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Port Arthur Age Distribution

0-4
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)

Port Arthur Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
74.0% 57 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.0% 20 dwellings

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

Port Arthur Country of Birth

Australia
96.0%
England
4.0%

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

Port Arthur Religion

No Religion
44.6%
Anglican
19.3%
Not stated
15.9%
Catholic
11.6%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
3.0%
Islam
2.1%
Buddhism
1.7%
Othr Protestnt
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Port Arthur Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%

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

Port Arthur Employment

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Employed full-time
24.5% 46 people
Employed part-time
16.0% 30 people
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Unemployed
3.2% 6 people
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Not in labour force
56.4% 106 people

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

Port Arthur Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.4%
Postgraduate Degree
19.2%
Bachelor Degree
15.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.2%
Certificate I/II
8.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%

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

Port Arthur Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
33.3%
Community & Personal Service
23.5%
Managers
21.6%
Labourers
9.8%
Professionals
5.9%
Clerical & Administrative
5.9%

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

Port Arthur Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
15.4%
Engineering
11.5%
Education
9.6%
Architecture & Building
9.6%
Health
7.7%
Agriculture & Environment
7.7%
Information Technology
7.7%
Society & Culture
7.7%

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

Port Arthur Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Port Arthur Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
7.1%
$400-$499/wk
12.1%
$500-$649/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
13.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.1%
$4,000+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Port Arthur Marital Status

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Married
46.2% 102
↔️
Separated
4.1% 9
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Divorced
12.7% 28
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Widowed
7.2% 16
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Never married
29.9% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Port Arthur Ancestry

Australian
36.2%
English
35.9%
Irish
6.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.8%
Scottish
4.8%
Other
3.8%
Dutch
3.1%
Filipino
2.8%
Welsh
1.4%
German
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Port Arthur School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
45.0%
Secondary — Government
30.0%
Vocational Education
25.0%

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

Port Arthur Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.6% 38
No need for assistance
91.4% 405

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

Port Arthur Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.0% 41
Not a volunteer
80.0% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Port Arthur Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
18.8%
$600-$799/mo
43.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Port Arthur How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
52.7%
Did not go to work
18.9%
Walked only
17.6%
Car (passenger)
10.8%

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

Port Arthur Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.9%
1 vehicle
45.1%
2 vehicles
30.4%
3 vehicles
14.7%
4+ vehicles
5.9%

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

Port Arthur Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.1%
2 bedrooms
28.6%
3 bedrooms
54.1%
4 bedrooms
11.2%

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

Port Arthur Population Mobility

17.3%
moved in the last year
34.9%
moved in the last 5 years
8.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Port Arthur Indigenous Population

7.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
36
Indigenous residents
428
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Port Arthur Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
25
Arthritis
23
Heart disease
12
Lung condition
10
Diabetes
8
Cancer
5
Asthma
5
Kidney disease
4

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

Port Arthur Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
2.3%
$150-$299/wk
10.5%
$300-$399/wk
16.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Port Arthur Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.3%
Couple — children under 15
30.4%
One parent — no children under 15
9.4%
Couple — no children under 15
2.9%
One parent — children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Port Arthur Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.0% 4
👤
Never served
98.0% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Port Arthur Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.6% 44
Did not provide
78.4% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Port Arthur Children Ever Born

No children
37.8%
1 child
25.7%
2 children
28.4%
3 children
8.1%

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

Port Arthur When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
11
1981–1990
3
2001–2010
5
2011–2015
10

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

Port Arthur Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5–14 hours
28.8%
15–29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
13.6%
Did not do domestic work
23.2%

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

Port Arthur Household Size

1 person
42.6%
2 persons
40.7%
3 persons
4.6%
4 persons
2.8%
5 persons
3.7%
6+ persons
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Port Arthur Where Residents Moved From

Same address
182
Moved — same area (SA2)
14
Moved from TAS
14
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from QLD
3

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

Port Arthur Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Port Arthur Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $912/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.9%

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

If you earn X in Port Arthur

≈ $3,952/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $712/wk
Rent share 21.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Port Arthur vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Arthur

What is the population of Port Arthur TAS?

The population of Port Arthur TAS is 247 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².Port Arthur is ranked #6,448 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Port Arthur?

The median personal income in Port Arthur TAS is $527 per week, or $27,404 per year.The median household income is $912 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.Port Arthur is ranked #7,952 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Port Arthur?

Median rent in Port Arthur TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Arthur ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Port Arthur?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Arthur TAS is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Port Arthur?

The median age in Port Arthur TAS is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Port Arthur a good suburb to live in?

Port Arthur is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 247.The median income is $527/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60513. All dollar figures in AUD.