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Rowella TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rowella TAS is 179 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rowella is $670 per week ($34,840 per year). Median rent in Rowella is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rowella has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Rowella has a population density of 14.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rowella is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rowella is $1,400.

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Rowella Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rowella Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$670/wk

$34,840 per year

#5982 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rowella Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.9% (97) Female 46.1% (83)

Population Density

14.4

people per km²

179 people · 12.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,821

Family income/wk

Rowella 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rowella Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.8% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.2% 21 dwellings

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

Rowella Country of Birth

Australia

87.5%

England

12.5%

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

Rowella Religion

No Religion

49.2%

Anglican

15.5%

Not stated

8.8%

Catholic

8.8%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.4%

Baptist

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rowella Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Rowella Employment

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Employed full-time

38.1% 48 people

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Employed part-time

21.4% 27 people

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Not in labour force

40.5% 51 people

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

Rowella Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.6%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.8%

Postgraduate Degree

6.6%

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

Rowella Occupation

Managers

26.9%

Professionals

19.4%

Community & Personal Service

17.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.4%

Labourers

6.0%

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

Rowella Field of Study

Engineering

25.7%

Management & Commerce

21.6%

Health

12.2%

Architecture & Building

10.8%

Agriculture & Environment

9.5%

Education

8.1%

Society & Culture

6.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.4%

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

Rowella Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rowella Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rowella Marital Status

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Married

65.8% 100

↔️

Separated

2.0% 3

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Divorced

5.3% 8

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Widowed

2.0% 3

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Never married

25.0% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rowella Ancestry

English

34.7%

Australian

29.8%

Scottish

9.4%

Irish

7.9%

Other

4.9%

Croatian

2.3%

French

2.3%

German

2.3%

Dutch

1.9%

Samoan

1.9%

Italian

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rowella School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.4%

Pre-school

18.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

18.2%

Secondary — Government

13.6%

Vocational Education

13.6%

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

Rowella Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 21

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 331

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

Rowella Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.5% 22

—

Not a volunteer

84.5% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rowella Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

68.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rowella How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.8%

Did not go to work

21.6%

Truck

9.5%

Walked only

8.1%

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

Rowella Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.6%

2 vehicles

42.4%

3 vehicles

23.7%

4+ vehicles

20.3%

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

Rowella Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.1%

2 bedrooms

7.6%

3 bedrooms

51.5%

4 bedrooms

30.3%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

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

Rowella Population Mobility

9.4%

moved in the last year

23.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rowella Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

347

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rowella Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Heart disease

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Rowella Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

8.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rowella Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.0%

Couple — children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

19.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.3%

One parent — no children under 15

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rowella Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 7

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Never served

95.1% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rowella Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 20

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Did not provide

85.6% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rowella Children Ever Born

No children

40.5%

2 children

38.1%

3 children

7.1%

4 children

14.3%

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

Rowella When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Rowella Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

35.5%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

17.4%

Did not do domestic work

11.6%

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

Rowella Household Size

1 person

12.1%

2 persons

53.4%

3 persons

6.9%

4 persons

20.7%

5 persons

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rowella Where Residents Moved From

Same address

154

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Rowella Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rowella Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,781/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Rowella

Your weekly income

≈ $7,718/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,481/wk

Rent share 16.8%

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Rowella vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Goulds Country

Pop: 91 Income: $450/wk

Naracoopa

Pop: 91 Income: $810/wk Rent: $290/wk

Great Bay

Pop: 92 Income: $774/wk Rent: $300/wk

Rosegarland

Pop: 92 Income: $844/wk Rent: $250/wk

Togari

Pop: 92 Income: $792/wk Rent: $255/wk

Tunnel

Pop: 92 Income: $734/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rowella

What is the population of Rowella TAS?

The population of Rowella TAS is 179 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.4 people per km².Rowella is ranked #7,271 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rowella?

The median personal income in Rowella TAS is $670 per week, or $34,840 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $1,821 per week.Rowella is ranked #5,982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rowella?

Median rent in Rowella TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rowella ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rowella?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rowella TAS is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rowella?

The median age in Rowella TAS is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rowella a good suburb to live in?

Rowella is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 179.The median income is $670/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 60578. All dollar figures in AUD.