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Saltwater River TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Saltwater River TAS is 131 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Saltwater River is $545 per week ($28,340 per year). Median rent in Saltwater River is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Saltwater River has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Saltwater River has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Saltwater River is $1,300.

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Saltwater River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Saltwater River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$545/wk

$28,340 per year

#7776 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Saltwater River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.3% (73) Female 44.7% (59)

Population Density

3.8

people per km²

131 people · 34.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Saltwater River Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Saltwater River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.5% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.5% 14 dwellings

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

Saltwater River Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Saltwater River Religion

No Religion

52.2%

Catholic

15.2%

Anglican

14.5%

Not stated

8.7%

Christian (other)

5.8%

SB OSB NRA SB

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Saltwater River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.3%

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

Saltwater River Employment

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Employed full-time

27.7% 28 people

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Employed part-time

13.9% 14 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 3 people

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Not in labour force

55.4% 56 people

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

Saltwater River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.4%

Bachelor Degree

29.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Certificate I/II

10.3%

Postgraduate Degree

6.9%

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

Saltwater River Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Managers

30.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.3%

Labourers

13.3%

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

Saltwater River Field of Study

Health

32.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

14.3%

Engineering

14.3%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Management & Commerce

10.7%

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

Saltwater River Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Saltwater River Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

15.6%

$650-$799/wk

17.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

17.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Saltwater River Marital Status

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Married

54.4% 62

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Divorced

12.3% 14

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Widowed

2.6% 3

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Never married

30.7% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Saltwater River Ancestry

Australian

39.4%

English

27.9%

Irish

9.1%

Scottish

9.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.7%

German

6.1%

Other

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Saltwater River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Vocational Education

31.3%

Pre-school

18.8%

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

Saltwater River Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.9% 7

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No need for assistance

97.1% 234

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

Saltwater River Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.6% 34

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Not a volunteer

69.4% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Saltwater River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Saltwater River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.6%

Did not go to work

17.1%

Walked only

14.3%

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

Saltwater River Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.6%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

23.6%

4+ vehicles

12.7%

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

Saltwater River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.3%

2 bedrooms

20.8%

3 bedrooms

62.5%

4 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Saltwater River Population Mobility

14.3%

moved in the last year

30.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Saltwater River Indigenous Population

9.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

209

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Saltwater River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Saltwater River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

10.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Saltwater River Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.3%

Couple — children under 15

25.8%

Couple — no children under 15

21.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Saltwater River Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 4

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Never served

96.3% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Saltwater River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 14

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Did not provide

86.8% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Saltwater River Children Ever Born

1 child

29.4%

2 children

47.1%

3 children

23.5%

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

Saltwater River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Saltwater River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

34.5%

15–29 hours

10.9%

30+ hours

14.5%

Did not do domestic work

21.8%

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

Saltwater River Household Size

1 person

21.6%

2 persons

45.1%

3 persons

25.5%

4 persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Saltwater River Where Residents Moved From

Same address

108

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Saltwater River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Saltwater River Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 30.2%

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

If you earn X in Saltwater River

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $785/wk

Rent share 30.2%

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Income: $645/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $55/wk

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Income: $581/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $522/wk Rent: $315/wk Save: $25/wk

Saltwater River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Dairy Plains

Pop: 66 Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $150/wk

Myalla (Tas.)

Pop: 66 Income: $634/wk Rent: $344/wk

Plenty (Tas.)

Pop: 66 Income: $589/wk Rent: $280/wk

Upper Woodstock

Pop: 66 Income: $833/wk Rent: $300/wk

Beulah (Tas.)

Pop: 67 Income: $537/wk Rent: $190/wk

Douglas River

Pop: 67 Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saltwater River

What is the population of Saltwater River TAS?

The population of Saltwater River TAS is 131 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².Saltwater River is ranked #8,142 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Saltwater River?

The median personal income in Saltwater River TAS is $545 per week, or $28,340 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Saltwater River is ranked #7,776 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Saltwater River?

Median rent in Saltwater River TAS is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 30.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Saltwater River ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Saltwater River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Saltwater River TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Saltwater River?

The median age in Saltwater River TAS is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Saltwater River a good suburb to live in?

Saltwater River is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 131.The median income is $545/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.2% 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: 60582. All dollar figures in AUD.