Roger River TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Roger River TAS is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Roger River is $556 per week ($28,912 per year). Median rent in Roger River is $180 per week ($780 per month). Roger River has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Roger River has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (69% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Roger River is $800.

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Roger River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Roger River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$556/wk
$28,912 per year
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Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
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Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$800/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Roger River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (29) Female 47.3% (26)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
51 people · 71.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Roger River Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Roger River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
53.3% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.7% 7 dwellings

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

Roger River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Roger River Religion

No Religion
69.4%
Not stated
14.3%
Christian (other)
10.2%
Anglican
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Roger River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.7%

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

Roger River Employment

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Employed full-time
51.5% 17 people
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Not in labour force
48.5% 16 people

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

Roger River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Roger River Occupation

Labourers
100.0%

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

Roger River Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
50.0%

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

Roger River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Roger River Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Roger River Marital Status

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Married
47.4% 18
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Divorced
18.4% 7
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Never married
34.2% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Roger River Ancestry

Australian
46.3%
English
22.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
11.1%
Russian
11.1%
Italian
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Roger River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.7% 7
No need for assistance
92.3% 84

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

Roger River Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Roger River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.7%
Walked only
27.3%

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

Roger River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.8%
2 vehicles
31.8%
3 vehicles
13.6%
4+ vehicles
22.7%

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

Roger River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.6%
3 bedrooms
47.1%
4 bedrooms
35.3%

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

Roger River Population Mobility

7.0%
moved in the last year
60.0%
moved in the last 5 years
10.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Roger River Indigenous Population

7.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
80
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Roger River Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Mental health
3

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

Roger River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
12.0%
$400-$499/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
28.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Roger River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.2%
Couple — no children
30.2%
One parent — no children under 15
14.0%
Couple — no children under 15
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Roger River Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Roger River When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3

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

Roger River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.6%
5–14 hours
20.5%
15–29 hours
17.9%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
25.6%

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

Roger River Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
41.2%
3 persons
41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Roger River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Roger River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Roger River Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,291/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.9%

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

If you earn X in Roger River

≈ $5,594/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $1,111/wk
Rent share 13.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Roger River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roger River

What is the population of Roger River TAS?

The population of Roger River TAS is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Roger River?

The median personal income in Roger River TAS is $556 per week, or $28,912 per year.The median household income is $1,291 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Roger River?

Median rent in Roger River TAS is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 13.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Roger River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Roger River TAS is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Roger River?

The median age in Roger River TAS is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Roger River a good suburb to live in?

Roger River is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 51.The median income is $556/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.9% 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: 60563. All dollar figures in AUD.