Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Roland TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Roland TAS is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Roland is $437 per week ($22,724 per year). Median rent in Roland is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Roland has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Roland has a population density of 6.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Roland is $715.

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Roland Population

residents (Census 2021)

Roland Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$437/wk

$22,724 per year

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$715/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Roland Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.3% (39) Female 55.7% (49)

Population Density

6.5

people per km²

88 people · 13.5 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,042

Family income/wk

Roland Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Roland Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 7 dwellings

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

Roland Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Roland Religion

No Religion

58.9%

Not stated

16.7%

Anglican

10.0%

Catholic

6.7%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Roland Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

43.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Roland Employment

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Employed full-time

30.3% 20 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 17 people

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Not in labour force

43.9% 29 people

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

Roland Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

75.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

12.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.5%

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

Roland Occupation

Professionals

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.8%

Community & Personal Service

18.8%

Sales Workers

18.8%

Labourers

18.8%

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

Roland Field of Study

Engineering

43.8%

Architecture & Building

37.5%

Education

18.8%

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

Roland Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Roland Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

26.1%

$650-$799/wk

30.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Roland Marital Status

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Married

51.3% 40

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Divorced

14.1% 11

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Widowed

5.1% 4

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Never married

29.5% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Roland Ancestry

Australian

35.8%

English

34.9%

Scottish

12.8%

Other

5.5%

German

4.6%

Greek

3.7%

Irish

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Roland School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

38.5%

Primary — Government

30.8%

Vocational Education

30.8%

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

Roland Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.9% 3

✅

No need for assistance

98.1% 152

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

Roland Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.8% 8

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Not a volunteer

88.2% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Roland Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

55.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Roland How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Roland Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.5%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

11.8%

4+ vehicles

11.8%

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

Roland Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.4%

2 bedrooms

12.5%

3 bedrooms

68.8%

4 bedrooms

9.4%

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

Roland Population Mobility

3.7%

moved in the last year

25.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Roland Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

155

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Roland Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Roland Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

21.4%

$300-$399/wk

16.7%

$500-$649/wk

11.9%

$650-$799/wk

19.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Roland Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.7%

Couple — children under 15

28.0%

Couple — no children under 15

18.7%

One parent — no children under 15

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Roland Military Service

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Previously served

12.7% 9

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Never served

87.3% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Roland Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.3% 4

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Did not provide

93.8% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Roland Children Ever Born

No children

42.3%

1 child

15.4%

2 children

30.8%

4 children

11.5%

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

Roland When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Roland Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.9%

5–14 hours

35.9%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

20.3%

Did not do domestic work

7.8%

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

Roland Household Size

1 person

19.4%

2 persons

35.5%

3 persons

35.5%

5 persons

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Roland Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

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

Roland Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Roland Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Roland

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $762/wk

Rent share 28.2%

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Roland vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Apsley (Tas.)

Pop: 44 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $57/wk

Cuckoo

Pop: 44 Income: $725/wk

Montumana

Pop: 46 Income: $525/wk Rent: $145/wk

Whitefoord

Pop: 46 Income: $416/wk Rent: $140/wk

Cairns Bay

Pop: 47 Income: $425/wk Rent: $255/wk

Herrick

Pop: 47 Income: $433/wk Rent: $233/wk

Compare Roland

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roland

What is the population of Roland TAS?

The population of Roland TAS is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Roland?

The median personal income in Roland TAS is $437 per week, or $22,724 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,042 per week.

How much is rent in Roland?

Median rent in Roland TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 28.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Roland?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Roland TAS is $715. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Roland?

The median age in Roland TAS is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Roland a good suburb to live in?

Roland is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 88.The median income is $437/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.2% 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: 60565. All dollar figures in AUD.