Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Ranelagh TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ranelagh TAS is 1,484 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ranelagh is $758 per week ($39,416 per year). Median rent in Ranelagh is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Ranelagh has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ranelagh has a population density of 46.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ranelagh is England. The most common religion is No religion (54.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ranelagh is $1,486.

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Ranelagh Population

1,484

residents (Census 2021)

Ranelagh Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$758/wk

$39,416 per year

#4358 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

#3803 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,486/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Ranelagh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (735) Female 50.5% (751)

Population Density

46.1

people per km²

1,484 people · 32.2 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,900

Family income/wk

Ranelagh 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)

Ranelagh Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Ranelagh, 37.6% are owned outright and 62.4% have a mortgage.

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Owned outright

37.6%

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Owned with mortgage

62.4%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Germany

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

Ranelagh Religion

No religion

54.6%

Anglican

16.2%

Catholic

12.0%

Not stated

5.7%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.2%

Lattr day Snts

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ranelagh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
German

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

Ranelagh Employment

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Employed full-time

39.1% 415 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 274 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 33 people

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Not in labour force

32.0% 339 people

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

Ranelagh Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.8%

Bachelor Degree

23.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

Postgraduate Degree

6.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

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

Ranelagh Occupation

Professionals

24.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.0%

Managers

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

13.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.6%

Labourers

7.8%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.2%

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

Ranelagh Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.1%

Engineering

18.3%

Society & Culture

13.1%

Architecture & Building

9.2%

Health

8.9%

Education

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Agriculture & Environment

5.7%

Information Technology

3.5%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

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

Ranelagh Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ranelagh Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ranelagh Marital Status

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Married

48.5% 564

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Separated

2.0% 23

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Divorced

10.4% 121

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Widowed

4.0% 47

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Never married

35.0% 407

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ranelagh Ancestry

Australian

49.3%

English

43.7%

Australian Aboriginal

10.4%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

8.0%

German

3.2%

Dutch

2.3%

Italian

1.1%

Welsh

0.8%

Chinese

0.7%

New Zealander

0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ranelagh School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.2%

Primary — Catholic

21.3%

Secondary — Government

16.5%

Secondary — Catholic

9.6%

Vocational Education

8.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

Pre-school

4.8%

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

Ranelagh Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.6%

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No need for assistance

95.4%

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

Ranelagh Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.3% 214

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Not a volunteer

80.7% 895

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ranelagh Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.6%

$450-$599/mo

3.0%

$600-$799/mo

3.0%

$800-$999/mo

6.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ranelagh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.2%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Walked only

1.5%

Truck

0.9%

Bus

0.8%

Other

0.5%

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

Ranelagh Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

26.0%

2 vehicles

43.7%

3 vehicles

19.2%

4+ vehicles

10.1%

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

Ranelagh Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.1%

2 bedrooms

12.7%

3 bedrooms

55.5%

4 bedrooms

24.5%

5 bedrooms

3.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

Ranelagh Population Mobility

14.1%

moved in the last year

41.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ranelagh Indigenous Population

11.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ranelagh Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

163

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Ranelagh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ranelagh Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.1%

Couple — no children

28.4%

Couple — no children under 15

12.1%

One parent — children under 15

8.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ranelagh Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.7% 8

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Previously served

3.2% 35

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Never served

96.1% 1,063

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ranelagh Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 140

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Did not provide

87.2% 956

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ranelagh Children Ever Born

No children

30.5%

1 child

14.0%

2 children

31.5%

3 children

17.1%

4 children

6.3%

5+ children

0.6%

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

Ranelagh When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

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

Ranelagh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.8%

5–14 hours

33.5%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Ranelagh Household Size

1 person

20.7%

2 persons

35.9%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

18.6%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ranelagh Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,215

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

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

Ranelagh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.0%

Blended family — no other children

9.0%

Step family — no other children

5.3%

Intact family — other children present

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ranelagh Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,602/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.6%

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

If you earn X in Ranelagh

Your weekly income

≈ $6,942/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $1,272/wk

Rent share 20.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cressy (Tas.)

Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $100/wk

St Leonards (Tas.)

Income: $767/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $40/wk

Acton (Tas.)

Income: $625/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $90/wk

Hadspen

Income: $771/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $80/wk

Forcett

Income: $809/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $35/wk

Campania

Income: $779/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $30/wk

Park Grove

Income: $830/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $30/wk

Montello

Income: $624/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $90/wk

Ranelagh vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Ranelagh is $758 a week, 9% above the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 113th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $330 a week, $40 more than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 20.6% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 37, 7 years younger than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Ranelagh	Typical TAS	Typical Australia
Personal income	$758/wk	$698/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,602/wk	$1,408/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$330/wk	$290/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,486/mo	$1,301/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	37	44	42
Rent share of household income	20.6%	21.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Ranelagh

The closest suburb to Ranelagh is Lucaston, 3.9 km away.

Lucaston

3.9 km away · income $830/wk · rent $300/wk

Huonville

5.2 km away · income $658/wk · rent $280/wk

Crabtree

6.9 km away · income $746/wk · rent $313/wk

Grove

7.7 km away · income $765/wk · rent $255/wk

Judbury

8.1 km away · income $637/wk · rent $290/wk

Glen Huon

8.1 km away · income $693/wk · rent $255/wk

Compare Ranelagh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ranelagh

What is the population of Ranelagh TAS?

The population of Ranelagh TAS is 1,484 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 46.1 people per km².Ranelagh is ranked #3,410 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ranelagh?

The median personal income in Ranelagh TAS is $758 per week, or $39,416 per year.The median household income is $1,602 per week.Family income is $1,900 per week.Ranelagh is ranked #4,358 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ranelagh?

Median rent in Ranelagh TAS is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ranelagh ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ranelagh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ranelagh TAS is $1,486. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ranelagh?

The median age in Ranelagh TAS is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ranelagh a good suburb to live in?

Ranelagh is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,484.The median income is $758/wk, which is above the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% 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: 60536. All dollar figures in AUD.