Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Sandfly TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sandfly TAS is 336 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandfly is $874 per week ($45,448 per year). Median rent in Sandfly is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Sandfly has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandfly has a population density of 23.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sandfly is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandfly is $1,702.

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Sandfly Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sandfly Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$874/wk

$45,448 per year

#2451 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,702/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Sandfly Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (171) Female 49.0% (164)

Population Density

23.8

people per km²

336 people · 14.1 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,216

Family income/wk

Sandfly 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sandfly Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.6% 45 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.4% 56 dwellings

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

Sandfly Country of Birth

Australia

94.8%

England

5.2%

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

Sandfly Religion

No Religion

60.8%

Anglican

12.3%

Catholic

8.7%

Not stated

7.2%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.2%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Uniting Church

2.1%

SB OSB NRA SB

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sandfly Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Sandfly Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Sandfly Employment

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Employed full-time

34.7% 83 people

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Employed part-time

30.1% 72 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 9 people

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Not in labour force

31.4% 75 people

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

Sandfly Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.0%

Certificate III/IV

34.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.4%

Postgraduate Degree

10.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Sandfly Occupation

Professionals

35.1%

Managers

22.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Community & Personal Service

8.8%

Labourers

7.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.6%

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

Sandfly Field of Study

Management & Commerce

14.5%

Health

14.5%

Engineering

13.7%

Education

12.9%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Architecture & Building

9.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.1%

Agriculture & Environment

7.3%

Creative Arts

4.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.4%

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

Sandfly Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sandfly Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sandfly Marital Status

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Married

50.4% 137

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Separated

1.8% 5

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Divorced

11.4% 31

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Widowed

1.5% 4

👤

Never married

34.9% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sandfly Ancestry

English

33.8%

Australian

30.7%

Irish

7.4%

Scottish

7.4%

Other

5.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

German

3.9%

Dutch

1.8%

Chinese

1.2%

French

1.0%

Italian

0.8%

Russian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sandfly School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.9%

Primary — Catholic

16.0%

Secondary — Catholic

14.8%

Secondary — Government

9.9%

Pre-school

8.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

Vocational Education

3.7%

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

Sandfly Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 23

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 626

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

Sandfly Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.8% 63

—

Not a volunteer

76.2% 202

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sandfly Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.4%

$450-$599/mo

7.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sandfly How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.6%

Did not go to work

17.6%

Car (passenger)

6.8%

Truck

2.0%

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

Sandfly Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.5%

2 vehicles

48.1%

3 vehicles

24.0%

4+ vehicles

15.4%

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

Sandfly Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.2%

3 bedrooms

48.7%

4 bedrooms

28.3%

5 bedrooms

4.4%

6+ bedrooms

4.4%

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

Sandfly Population Mobility

5.6%

moved in the last year

31.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sandfly Indigenous Population

4.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

621

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sandfly Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Diabetes

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

Sandfly Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sandfly Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.8%

Couple — no children

24.9%

Couple — no children under 15

22.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sandfly Military Service

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Previously served

6.1% 16

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Never served

93.9% 246

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sandfly Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.4% 44

—

Did not provide

82.6% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sandfly Children Ever Born

No children

34.9%

1 child

4.7%

2 children

45.3%

3 children

12.3%

4 children

2.8%

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

Sandfly When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Sandfly Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

32.9%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.4%

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

Sandfly Household Size

1 person

14.3%

2 persons

31.9%

3 persons

21.0%

4 persons

21.8%

5 persons

7.6%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sandfly Where Residents Moved From

Same address

301

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

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

Sandfly Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.0%

Step family — no other children

16.0%

Blended family — no other children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sandfly Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,161/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Sandfly

Your weekly income

≈ $9,364/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $1,741/wk

Rent share 19.4%

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Sandfly vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Elderslie (Tas.)

Pop: 168 Income: $550/wk Rent: $216/wk

Eugenana

Pop: 169 Income: $741/wk Rent: $238/wk

White Hills (Tas.)

Pop: 172 Income: $792/wk Rent: $275/wk

Lady Barron

Pop: 173 Income: $580/wk Rent: $145/wk

Glenfern (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $621/wk Rent: $280/wk

Wattle Hill (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $606/wk Rent: $235/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandfly

What is the population of Sandfly TAS?

The population of Sandfly TAS is 336 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.8 people per km².Sandfly is ranked #5,785 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sandfly?

The median personal income in Sandfly TAS is $874 per week, or $45,448 per year.The median household income is $2,161 per week.Family income is $2,216 per week.Sandfly is ranked #2,451 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sandfly?

Median rent in Sandfly TAS is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sandfly ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sandfly?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandfly TAS is $1,702. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sandfly?

The median age in Sandfly TAS is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sandfly a good suburb to live in?

Sandfly is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 336.The median income is $874/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 60583. All dollar figures in AUD.