Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Ross TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ross TAS is 410 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ross is $554 per week ($28,808 per year). Median rent in Ross is $200 per week ($867 per month). Ross has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Ross has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ross is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ross is $867.

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Ross Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ross Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$554/wk

$28,808 per year

#7677 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ross Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (216) Female 47.6% (196)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

410 people · 681.4 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,231

Family income/wk

Ross 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)

Ross Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 96 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 32 dwellings

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

Ross Country of Birth

Australia

88.6%

England

11.4%

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

Ross Religion

No Religion

42.7%

Anglican

29.6%

Not stated

9.8%

Catholic

9.8%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.5%

Other Religions Tot

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ross Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Ross Employment

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Employed full-time

31.0% 104 people

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Employed part-time

19.0% 64 people

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Unemployed

4.2% 14 people

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Not in labour force

45.8% 154 people

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

Ross Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.2%

Bachelor Degree

32.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Ross Occupation

Managers

26.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.3%

Labourers

17.1%

Professionals

13.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Sales Workers

8.5%

Community & Personal Service

4.9%

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

Ross Field of Study

Engineering

19.8%

Agriculture & Environment

18.5%

Management & Commerce

14.8%

Society & Culture

12.3%

Education

8.6%

Architecture & Building

8.6%

Health

8.6%

Creative Arts

4.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.7%

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

Ross Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ross Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

14.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

16.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.8%

$4,000+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ross Marital Status

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Married

51.4% 190

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Separated

4.3% 16

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Divorced

13.0% 48

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Widowed

5.7% 21

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Never married

25.7% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ross Ancestry

English

40.7%

Australian

36.4%

Scottish

9.4%

Irish

6.9%

German

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Other

1.0%

Maori

0.8%

Italian

0.6%

South African

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ross School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

23.8%

Primary — Government

21.4%

Secondary — Government

21.4%

Vocational Education

16.7%

Pre-school

9.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.1%

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

Ross Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 40

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No need for assistance

94.6% 707

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

Ross Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.4% 75

—

Not a volunteer

77.6% 260

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ross Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

19.2%

$450-$599/mo

15.4%

$600-$799/mo

23.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

42.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ross How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.9%

Walked only

14.2%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Did not go to work

3.0%

Other

2.2%

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

Ross Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.3%

1 vehicle

35.3%

2 vehicles

31.0%

3 vehicles

14.4%

4+ vehicles

13.9%

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

Ross Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.4%

2 bedrooms

20.2%

3 bedrooms

45.7%

4 bedrooms

18.1%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

6+ bedrooms

3.7%

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

Ross Population Mobility

12.6%

moved in the last year

42.0%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ross Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

733

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ross Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Asthma

Stroke

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

Ross Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.9%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ross Family Structure

Couple — no children

50.2%

Couple — children under 15

23.1%

Couple — no children under 15

15.3%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ross Military Service

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Previously served

5.7% 19

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Never served

94.3% 315

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ross Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.5% 28

—

Did not provide

91.5% 301

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ross Children Ever Born

No children

17.1%

1 child

12.1%

2 children

29.3%

3 children

32.1%

4 children

9.3%

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

Ross 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

Ross Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.0%

5–14 hours

31.9%

15–29 hours

18.1%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

24.7%

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

Ross Household Size

1 person

34.6%

2 persons

46.7%

3 persons

7.1%

4 persons

6.0%

5 persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ross Where Residents Moved From

Same address

320

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

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

Ross Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.5%

Blended family — no other children

14.7%

Step family — no other children

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ross Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $915/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.9%

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

If you earn X in Ross

Your weekly income

≈ $3,965/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $715/wk

Rent share 21.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

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

Ross vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Glenlusk

Pop: 205 Income: $924/wk Rent: $325/wk

Gordon (Tas.)

Pop: 208 Income: $516/wk Rent: $363/wk

Barrington (Tas.)

Pop: 209 Income: $755/wk Rent: $330/wk

Risdon

Pop: 209 Income: $752/wk Rent: $378/wk

Westerway

Pop: 210 Income: $493/wk Rent: $285/wk

Rocky Cape

Pop: 211 Income: $507/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Ross (Tas.)

Ross (Tas.) vs Glenlusk →Ross (Tas.) vs Gordon (Tas.) →Ross (Tas.) vs Barrington (Tas.) →Ross (Tas.) vs Risdon →

Frequently Asked Questions About Ross

What is the population of Ross TAS?

The population of Ross TAS is 410 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Ross is ranked #5,369 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ross?

The median personal income in Ross TAS is $554 per week, or $28,808 per year.The median household income is $915 per week.Family income is $1,231 per week.Ross is ranked #7,677 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ross?

Median rent in Ross TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ross ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ross?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ross 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 Ross?

The median age in Ross TAS is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ross a good suburb to live in?

Ross is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 410.The median income is $554/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 60575. All dollar figures in AUD.