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Ringarooma TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ringarooma TAS is 337 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ringarooma is $498 per week ($25,896 per year). Median rent in Ringarooma is $200 per week ($867 per month). Ringarooma has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Ringarooma has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ringarooma is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ringarooma is $867.

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Ringarooma Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ringarooma Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$498/wk

$25,896 per year

#8193 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ringarooma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (167) Female 50.9% (173)

Population Density

1.7

people per km²

337 people · 203.6 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,283

Family income/wk

Ringarooma 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)

Ringarooma Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.6% 62 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.4% 42 dwellings

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

Ringarooma Country of Birth

Australia

91.3%

England

8.7%

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

Ringarooma Religion

No Religion

52.6%

Anglican

14.5%

Christian (other)

11.7%

Not stated

9.2%

Catholic

8.6%

Uniting Church

1.2%

Lattr day Snts

1.2%

Baptist

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ringarooma Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

57.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Ringarooma Employment

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Employed full-time

30.0% 77 people

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Employed part-time

19.1% 49 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 10 people

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Not in labour force

47.1% 121 people

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

Ringarooma Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.1%

Bachelor Degree

19.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.8%

Certificate I/II

9.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

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

Ringarooma Occupation

Managers

29.1%

Labourers

20.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Professionals

11.4%

Community & Personal Service

10.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.1%

Sales Workers

5.1%

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

Ringarooma Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

25.8%

Health

16.7%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.1%

Engineering

12.1%

Management & Commerce

10.6%

Society & Culture

6.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.5%

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

Ringarooma Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ringarooma Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

23.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ringarooma Marital Status

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Married

48.6% 138

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Separated

3.9% 11

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Divorced

13.0% 37

🕊️

Widowed

6.0% 17

👤

Never married

28.5% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ringarooma Ancestry

English

37.5%

Australian

28.3%

Scottish

12.6%

Irish

6.1%

German

4.5%

Other

4.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Greek

1.1%

Maori

0.9%

Dutch

0.7%

Italian

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ringarooma School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.6%

Secondary — Government

38.9%

Pre-school

11.1%

Vocational Education

7.4%

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

Ringarooma Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.1% 39

✅

No need for assistance

93.9% 599

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

Ringarooma Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.2% 53

—

Not a volunteer

79.8% 210

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ringarooma Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.9%

$300-$449/mo

13.9%

$450-$599/mo

13.9%

$600-$799/mo

19.4%

$800-$999/mo

22.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ringarooma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.6%

Did not go to work

13.0%

Walked only

9.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

4.3%

Bus

3.3%

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

Ringarooma Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.7%

1 vehicle

39.3%

2 vehicles

30.4%

3 vehicles

14.8%

4+ vehicles

11.9%

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

Ringarooma Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

10.4%

3 bedrooms

62.7%

4 bedrooms

17.9%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

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

Ringarooma Population Mobility

7.8%

moved in the last year

33.8%

moved in the last 5 years

9.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ringarooma Indigenous Population

8.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

583

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ringarooma Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Dementia

Cancer

Stroke

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

Ringarooma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

12.9%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.4%

$650-$799/wk

24.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ringarooma Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.1%

Couple — children under 15

32.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.8%

One parent — children under 15

8.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ringarooma Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 8

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Never served

97.0% 256

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ringarooma Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 37

—

Did not provide

85.9% 226

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ringarooma Children Ever Born

No children

23.0%

1 child

9.0%

2 children

27.0%

3 children

22.0%

4 children

19.0%

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

Ringarooma When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Ringarooma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

25.6%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

12.1%

Did not do domestic work

26.7%

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

Ringarooma Household Size

1 person

31.9%

2 persons

38.3%

3 persons

14.9%

4 persons

9.9%

5 persons

2.8%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ringarooma Where Residents Moved From

Same address

285

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

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

Ringarooma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.7%

Step family — no other children

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ringarooma Schools

schools nearby

government

881

avg ICSEA score

total students

Ringarooma Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 75 students

881

ICSEA

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

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Ringarooma Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $900/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Ringarooma

Your weekly income

≈ $3,900/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $700/wk

Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

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

Ringarooma vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Eugenana

Pop: 169 Income: $741/wk Rent: $238/wk

White Hills (Tas.)

Pop: 172 Income: $792/wk Rent: $275/wk

Lady Barron

Pop: 173 Income: $580/wk Rent: $145/wk

Glenfern (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $621/wk Rent: $280/wk

Wattle Hill (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $606/wk Rent: $235/wk

Castle Forbes Bay

Pop: 176 Income: $537/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ringarooma

What is the population of Ringarooma TAS?

The population of Ringarooma TAS is 337 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Ringarooma is ranked #5,777 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ringarooma?

The median personal income in Ringarooma TAS is $498 per week, or $25,896 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,283 per week.Ringarooma is ranked #8,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ringarooma?

Median rent in Ringarooma TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ringarooma ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ringarooma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ringarooma TAS is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ringarooma?

The median age in Ringarooma TAS is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ringarooma a good suburb to live in?

Ringarooma is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 337.The median income is $498/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 60554. All dollar figures in AUD.