Smithton, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Smithton TAS is 3,934 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Smithton is $652 per week ($33,904 per year). Median rent in Smithton is $222 per week ($962 per month). Smithton has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Smithton has a population density of 43 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Smithton is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (42.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Urdu. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smithton is $1,083.

Population
3,934
Census 2021
Median income
$652/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$222/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Smithton vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Smithton is $652 a week, 7% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 205th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $222 a week, $68 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 18.7% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 42, 2 years younger than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureSmithtonTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$652/wk$698/wk −7%$766/wk
Household income$1,189/wk$1,408/wk −16%$1,637/wk
Rent$222/wk$290/wk −23%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,083/mo$1,301/mo −17%$1,733/mo
Median age4244 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.7%21.5% −2.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Smithton, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Smithton Population

3,934 residents at the 2021 Census.

Smithton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$652/wk
$33,904 per year
Ranked 6,309 of 14,663
Median Rent
$222/wk
$962 per month
Ranked 7,023 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Smithton Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,189/wk
Median rent $222/wk
Rent to income 18.7%

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

Median rent in Smithton against your income

About $5,152 a month
Median rent $222/wk
Left after rent $967/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Smithton Schools

4
schools nearby
2
government
872
avg ICSEA score
883
total students
Circular Head Christian School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 265 students
903
ICSEA
St Peter Chanel Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 125 students
889
ICSEA
Smithton High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 283 students
849
ICSEA
Smithton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 210 students
847
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Smithton, Tasmania: 40.8454°S, 145.1365°E

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People in Smithton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (1,982) Female 49.6% (1,952)

Population Density

43
people per km²
3,934 people · 91.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,554
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
1.9%
Pakistan
1.6%
England
1.2%
India
0.6%
China
0.4%
Papua New Guinea
0.4%
Philippines
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Urdu
1.5%
Mandarin
0.7%
Punjabi
0.3%
Sinhalese
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Malayalam
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
44.8%
English
39.5%
Australian Aboriginal
16.8%
Irish
8.7%
Scottish
6.4%
German
1.8%
Dutch
1.6%
Chinese
0.9%
Indian
0.9%
Maori
0.9%
Filipino
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.3%
Anglican
14.4%
Catholic
11.5%
Not stated
10.4%
Christian (other)
5.0%
Pentecostal
3.5%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Islam
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

20.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.1% 1,390
Separated
4.0% 129
Divorced
9.7% 311
Widowed
8.6% 278
Never married
34.6% 1,114

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.8%
Couple: no children
34.0%
Couple: no children under 15
12.2%
One parent: children under 15
9.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.8%
2 persons
38.2%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
9.9%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Smithton

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,521 occupied private dwellings in Smithton at the 2021 Census, 27.0% were rented, 35.6% owned outright and 32.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.1% 47 dwellings
Owned outright
35.6% 541 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.2% 490 dwellings
Rented
27.0% 410 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.4% 37 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.0%
2 bedrooms
18.1%
3 bedrooms
55.9%
4 bedrooms
18.9%
5 bedrooms
2.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.5%
$300-$449/mo
5.2%
$450-$599/mo
7.2%
$600-$799/mo
11.3%
$800-$999/mo
17.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
29.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
8.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.6%
1 vehicle
36.1%
2 vehicles
37.3%
3 vehicles
14.0%
4+ vehicles
6.9%

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

Work, income and education in Smithton

Employment

Employed full-time
34.4% 979 people
Employed part-time
20.9% 595 people
Unemployed
3.4% 96 people
Not in labour force
41.3% 1,177 people

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

Occupation

Labourers
17.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Managers
14.7%
Professionals
14.5%
Community & Personal Service
14.4%
Clerical & Administrative
9.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.6%
Sales Workers
5.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.7%
$4,000+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
15.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.0%
Did not go to work
9.5%
Car (passenger)
6.4%
Walked only
5.5%
Truck
1.1%
Other
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Bus
0.2%
Bicycle
0.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.9%
Bachelor Degree
16.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.5%
Postgraduate Degree
6.5%
Certificate I/II
5.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.6%
Engineering
18.2%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.6%
Education
9.1%
Agriculture & Environment
7.9%
Health
7.8%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Information Technology
2.2%
Creative Arts
1.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.2%
Secondary: Government
23.7%
Primary: Catholic
12.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.4%
Vocational Education
8.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.7%
Pre-school
5.9%
Secondary: Catholic
5.3%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.4%
Has need for assistance
6.5%
Need for assistance not stated
8.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
327
Arthritis
188
Asthma
163
Diabetes
122
Lung condition
101
Heart disease
96
Kidney disease
67
Cancer
66
Stroke
54
Dementia
18

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 386
Did not provide
86.9% 2,554

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.9% 618
Not a volunteer
79.1% 2,339

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.3% 67
Never served
97.7% 2,899

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.6%
1 child
11.2%
2 children
26.6%
3 children
21.9%
4 children
11.8%
5+ children
3.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
16
1961: 1970
29
1971: 1980
21
1981: 1990
21
1991: 2000
31
2001: 2010
47
2011: 2015
64
2016
16
2017
26
2018
25
2019
13
2020
20
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

16.6%
moved in the last year
40.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,954
Moved: same area (SA2)
237
Moved from TAS
213
Moved from VIC
40
Moved from NSW
35
Moved from QLD
25
Moved from overseas
16
Moved from WA
10
Moved from SA
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.5%
5: 14 hours
25.7%
15: 29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
30.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.6%
Step family: no other children
10.3%
Blended family: no other children
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smithton

What is the population of Smithton TAS?

The population of Smithton TAS is 3,934 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 43 people per km². Smithton is ranked #1,951 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Smithton?

The median personal income in Smithton TAS is $652 per week, or $33,904 per year. The median household income is $1,189 per week. Family income is $1,554 per week. Smithton is ranked #6,309 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Smithton?

Median rent in Smithton TAS is $222 per week ($962 per month). Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Smithton ranks #7,023 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Smithton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smithton TAS is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Smithton?

The median age in Smithton TAS is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Smithton a good suburb to live in?

Smithton is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 3,934. The median income is $652/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 60606. All dollar figures in AUD.