Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Punchbowl TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Punchbowl TAS is 491 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Punchbowl is $654 per week ($34,008 per year). Median rent in Punchbowl is $278 per week ($1,205 per month). Punchbowl has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Punchbowl has a population density of 838.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Punchbowl is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Hindi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Punchbowl is $1,105.

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Punchbowl Population

residents (Census 2021)

Punchbowl Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$654/wk

$34,008 per year

#6273 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$278/wk

$1,205 per month

#5524 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,105/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Punchbowl Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (243) Female 50.4% (247)

Population Density

838.9

people per km²

491 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,591

Family income/wk

Punchbowl 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Punchbowl Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.0% 46 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.0% 75 dwellings

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

Punchbowl Country of Birth

Australia

91.9%

England

3.6%

China

1.8%

Germany

1.3%

India

1.3%

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

Punchbowl Religion

No Religion

57.9%

Anglican

17.3%

Catholic

7.9%

Not stated

6.1%

Hinduism

3.2%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Islam

2.7%

Uniting Church

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Punchbowl Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.8%

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

Punchbowl Languages Spoken at Home

Hindi

55.6%

Other

44.4%

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

Punchbowl Employment

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Employed full-time

35.8% 138 people

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Employed part-time

24.2% 93 people

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Unemployed

5.2% 20 people

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Not in labour force

34.8% 134 people

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

Punchbowl Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.2%

Bachelor Degree

26.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Postgraduate Degree

10.4%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Punchbowl Occupation

Professionals

29.2%

Community & Personal Service

14.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.4%

Labourers

7.1%

Sales Workers

7.1%

Managers

6.5%

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

Punchbowl Field of Study

Management & Commerce

16.8%

Health

16.8%

Engineering

16.1%

Society & Culture

16.1%

Education

8.7%

Creative Arts

6.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.0%

Agriculture & Environment

4.0%

Architecture & Building

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Information Technology

2.0%

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

Punchbowl Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Punchbowl Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

12.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.6%

$4,000+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Punchbowl Marital Status

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Married

30.9% 129

↔️

Separated

5.3% 22

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Divorced

9.8% 41

🕊️

Widowed

5.5% 23

👤

Never married

48.4% 202

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Punchbowl Ancestry

Australian

35.0%

English

30.7%

Scottish

8.0%

Other

5.9%

Irish

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.9%

German

3.2%

Dutch

2.8%

Indian

2.3%

Chinese

1.8%

Polish

0.8%

Italian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Punchbowl School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.9%

Secondary — Government

19.7%

Vocational Education

15.5%

Pre-school

11.3%

Secondary — Catholic

5.6%

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

Punchbowl Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.3% 69

✅

No need for assistance

92.7% 879

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

Punchbowl Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.7% 70

—

Not a volunteer

82.3% 326

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Punchbowl Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

6.3%

$450-$599/mo

6.3%

$600-$799/mo

11.3%

$800-$999/mo

22.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

5.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Punchbowl How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.6%

Did not go to work

13.9%

Car (passenger)

9.1%

Walked only

4.3%

Bus

2.2%

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

Punchbowl Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.4%

1 vehicle

45.8%

2 vehicles

28.3%

3 vehicles

12.7%

4+ vehicles

2.8%

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

Punchbowl Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.9%

2 bedrooms

21.9%

3 bedrooms

61.4%

4 bedrooms

8.8%

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

Punchbowl Population Mobility

13.7%

moved in the last year

47.7%

moved in the last 5 years

9.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Punchbowl Indigenous Population

6.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

897

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Punchbowl Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Punchbowl Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Punchbowl Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.2%

Couple — no children

31.7%

One parent — children under 15

12.1%

One parent — no children under 15

11.8%

Couple — no children under 15

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Punchbowl Military Service

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Previously served

5.3% 21

👤

Never served

94.7% 378

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Punchbowl Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 56

—

Did not provide

85.9% 340

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Punchbowl Children Ever Born

No children

48.2%

1 child

14.1%

2 children

21.2%

3 children

14.7%

4 children

1.8%

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

Punchbowl When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

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

Punchbowl Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

6.9%

Did not do domestic work

26.5%

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

Punchbowl Household Size

1 person

34.5%

2 persons

38.2%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

10.5%

5 persons

5.0%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Punchbowl Where Residents Moved From

Same address

404

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Punchbowl Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.0%

Step family — no other children

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Punchbowl Schools

schools nearby

government

1013

avg ICSEA score

5,479

total students

The Launceston Preparatory School Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 112 students

1143

ICSEA

Scotch Oakburn College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,164 students

1119

ICSEA

Newstead Christian School Independent

Combined · Prep-10 · 93 students

1080

ICSEA

John Calvin School Independent

Combined · Prep-10 · 112 students

1051

ICSEA

East Launceston Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 501 students

1046

ICSEA

St Thomas More's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 315 students

1033

ICSEA

Punchbowl Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 317 students

1029

ICSEA

Glen Dhu Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 341 students

1007

ICSEA

Norwood Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 415 students

1002

ICSEA

Launceston Big Picture School Government

Secondary · 9-12 · 95 students

1000

ICSEA

Kings Meadows High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 567 students

963

ICSEA

Youngtown Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 328 students

958

ICSEA

Queechy High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 575 students

949

ICSEA

Newstead College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 422 students

947

ICSEA

Waverley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 122 students

870

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Punchbowl Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,233/wk

Median Rent $278/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.5%

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

If you earn X in Punchbowl

Your weekly income

≈ $5,343/month

Median rent $278/wk

Left after rent $955/wk

Rent share 22.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Punchbowl

What is the population of Punchbowl TAS?

The population of Punchbowl TAS is 491 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 838.9 people per km².Punchbowl is ranked #5,057 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Punchbowl?

The median personal income in Punchbowl TAS is $654 per week, or $34,008 per year.The median household income is $1,233 per week.Family income is $1,591 per week.Punchbowl is ranked #6,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Punchbowl?

Median rent in Punchbowl TAS is $278 per week ($1,205 per month).Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Punchbowl ranks #5,524 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Punchbowl?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Punchbowl TAS is $1,105. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Punchbowl?

The median age in Punchbowl TAS is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Punchbowl a good suburb to live in?

Punchbowl is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 491.The median income is $654/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 60526. All dollar figures in AUD.