Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Sisters Beach TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sisters Beach TAS is 511 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sisters Beach is $679 per week ($35,308 per year). Median rent in Sisters Beach is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Sisters Beach has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Sisters Beach has a population density of 64.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sisters Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sisters Beach is $997.

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Sisters Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sisters Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$679/wk

$35,308 per year

#5854 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$997/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sisters Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (254) Female 50.0% (254)

Population Density

64.9

people per km²

511 people · 7.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,481

Family income/wk

Sisters Beach 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)

Sisters Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.3% 73 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.7% 75 dwellings

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

Sisters Beach Country of Birth

Australia

93.7%

England

6.3%

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

Sisters Beach Religion

No Religion

60.2%

Not stated

14.7%

Catholic

9.5%

Anglican

7.7%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Pentecostal

1.6%

Christian (other)

1.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sisters Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Sisters Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

32.3% 115 people

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Employed part-time

21.3% 76 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 13 people

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Not in labour force

42.7% 152 people

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

Sisters Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.3%

Bachelor Degree

28.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Postgraduate Degree

7.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.4%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

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

Sisters Beach Occupation

Professionals

24.7%

Managers

17.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.8%

Community & Personal Service

14.4%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Sales Workers

6.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

Labourers

5.5%

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

Sisters Beach Field of Study

Education

19.4%

Management & Commerce

16.9%

Health

14.5%

Engineering

13.7%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Society & Culture

7.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Agriculture & Environment

5.6%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Information Technology

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

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

Sisters Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sisters Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sisters Beach Marital Status

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Married

46.5% 192

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Separated

2.9% 12

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Divorced

14.0% 58

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Widowed

3.1% 13

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Never married

33.4% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sisters Beach Ancestry

Australian

32.7%

English

32.6%

Irish

10.8%

Scottish

8.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.7%

Other

3.5%

German

1.7%

New Zealander

1.4%

Dutch

1.2%

Italian

0.6%

Maori

0.6%

Chinese

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sisters Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

49.4%

Secondary — Government

31.3%

Vocational Education

10.8%

Pre-school

4.8%

Secondary — Catholic

3.6%

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

Sisters Beach Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.4% 49

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No need for assistance

94.6% 856

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

Sisters Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.6% 63

—

Not a volunteer

82.4% 294

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sisters Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.9%

$300-$449/mo

6.3%

$600-$799/mo

11.1%

$800-$999/mo

19.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

4.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sisters Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.1%

Did not go to work

9.4%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

Walked only

2.8%

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

Sisters Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.3%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

12.9%

4+ vehicles

11.3%

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

Sisters Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.1%

2 bedrooms

16.1%

3 bedrooms

52.3%

4 bedrooms

22.8%

5 bedrooms

4.7%

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

Sisters Beach Population Mobility

16.6%

moved in the last year

50.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sisters Beach Indigenous Population

7.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

831

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sisters Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

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

Sisters Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.7%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sisters Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.0%

Couple — no children

32.0%

Couple — no children under 15

9.5%

One parent — children under 15

8.0%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sisters Beach Military Service

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Previously served

5.7% 21

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Never served

94.3% 347

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sisters Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 47

—

Did not provide

87.2% 321

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sisters Beach Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

5.5%

2 children

34.5%

3 children

17.0%

4 children

9.7%

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

Sisters Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Sisters Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

31.2%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

16.6%

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

Sisters Beach Household Size

1 person

31.4%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

14.4%

4 persons

11.2%

5 persons

3.2%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sisters Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

372

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

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

Sisters Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.1%

Step family — no other children

8.5%

Blended family — no other children

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sisters Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,287/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Sisters Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $5,577/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,037/wk

Rent share 19.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Somerset (Tas.)

Income: $602/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Wynyard

Income: $596/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $29/wk

Deloraine

Income: $559/wk Rent: $243/wk Save: $7/wk

Smithton

Income: $652/wk Rent: $222/wk Save: $28/wk

Upper Burnie

Income: $572/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Montello

Income: $624/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Cressy (Tas.)

Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Hillcrest (Tas.)

Income: $588/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Sisters Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Northdown

Pop: 265 Income: $697/wk Rent: $250/wk

Pelverata

Pop: 265 Income: $665/wk Rent: $375/wk

Turners Marsh

Pop: 265 Income: $693/wk Rent: $243/wk

Clarence Point

Pop: 266 Income: $474/wk Rent: $240/wk

Deep Bay

Pop: 267 Income: $527/wk Rent: $270/wk

Lower Longley

Pop: 267 Income: $857/wk Rent: $383/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sisters Beach

What is the population of Sisters Beach TAS?

The population of Sisters Beach TAS is 511 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 64.9 people per km².Sisters Beach is ranked #4,992 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sisters Beach?

The median personal income in Sisters Beach TAS is $679 per week, or $35,308 per year.The median household income is $1,287 per week.Family income is $1,481 per week.Sisters Beach is ranked #5,854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sisters Beach?

Median rent in Sisters Beach TAS is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sisters Beach ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sisters Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sisters Beach TAS is $997. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sisters Beach?

The median age in Sisters Beach TAS is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sisters Beach a good suburb to live in?

Sisters Beach is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 511.The median income is $679/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: 60603. All dollar figures in AUD.