Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Snug TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Snug TAS is 1,440 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Snug is $698 per week ($36,296 per year). Median rent in Snug is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Snug has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Snug has a population density of 62.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Snug is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Snug is $1,600.

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Snug Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$698/wk

$36,296/yr

Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517/mo

Median Age

38yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,600/mo

Household size: —

Snug Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$698/wk

$36,296 per year

#5526 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Housing

$1,600/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Snug Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (695) Female 51.7% (743)

Population Density

62.5

people per km²

1,440 people · 23.0 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,909

Family income/wk

Snug 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 & Locality (SAL)

Snug Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

44.0% 158 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.0% 201 dwellings

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

Snug Country of Birth

Australia

92.5%

England

5.5%

China

1.0%

Canada

0.5%

Germany

0.5%

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

Snug Religion

No Religion

55.3%

Anglican

14.8%

Catholic

11.5%

Not stated

7.1%

Christian (other)

6.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Uniting Church

1.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Snug Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Snug Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.0%

Portuguese

28.6%

German

21.4%

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

Snug Employment

💼

Employed full-time

30.8% 301 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.6% 250 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.1% 21 people

🏠

Not in labour force

41.5% 405 people

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

Snug Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.9%

Bachelor Degree

25.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.7%

Postgraduate Degree

10.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

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

Snug Occupation

Professionals

30.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.0%

Managers

12.9%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Labourers

5.8%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.4%

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

Snug Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Engineering

14.6%

Health

13.6%

Society & Culture

12.9%

Architecture & Building

9.7%

Education

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

Agriculture & Environment

4.1%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Information Technology

1.0%

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

Snug Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Snug Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Snug Marital Status

💍

Married

47.9% 514

↔️

Separated

2.7% 29

📋

Divorced

9.5% 102

🕊️

Widowed

8.3% 89

👤

Never married

31.6% 339

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Snug Ancestry

English

33.2%

Australian

31.0%

Scottish

8.2%

Irish

7.8%

Other

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.5%

Dutch

3.5%

German

3.3%

Italian

1.2%

Chinese

0.8%

Welsh

0.6%

Indian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Snug School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.2%

Secondary — Government

18.8%

Vocational Education

10.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.8%

Pre-school

7.2%

Secondary — Catholic

4.4%

Primary — Catholic

2.8%

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

Snug Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.3% 229

✅

No need for assistance

91.7% 2,514

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

Snug Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.9% 223

—

Not a volunteer

78.1% 795

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Snug Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

4.7%

$800-$999/mo

5.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Snug How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.3%

Did not go to work

14.7%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Walked only

3.0%

Bus

1.7%

Truck

0.8%

Bicycle

0.8%

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

Snug Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.6%

1 vehicle

30.0%

2 vehicles

40.1%

3 vehicles

14.1%

4+ vehicles

12.2%

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

Snug Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

20.3%

3 bedrooms

49.9%

4 bedrooms

21.5%

5 bedrooms

3.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

Snug Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

39.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Snug Indigenous Population

6.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

187

Indigenous residents

2,551

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Snug Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

177

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Snug Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Snug Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.2%

Couple — no children

22.9%

Couple — no children under 15

9.5%

One parent — children under 15

9.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Snug Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.2% 43

👤

Never served

95.8% 977

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Snug Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 124

—

Did not provide

87.8% 891

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Snug Children Ever Born

No children

23.8%

1 child

10.4%

2 children

35.4%

3 children

20.5%

4 children

6.9%

5+ children

3.0%

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

Snug When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

2020

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

Snug Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.9%

5–14 hours

30.5%

15–29 hours

14.6%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

24.2%

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

Snug Household Size

1 person

24.1%

2 persons

29.6%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

15.6%

5 persons

9.7%

6+ persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Snug Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,216

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Snug Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.9%

Blended family — no other children

14.2%

Step family — no other children

3.3%

Intact family — other children present

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Snug Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,482/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.6%

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

If you earn X in Snug

Your weekly income

≈ $6,422/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,132/wk

Rent share 23.6%

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Snug vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Shorewell Park

Pop: 2,150 Income: $493/wk Rent: $220/wk

Battery Point

Pop: 2,096 Income: $1,080/wk Rent: $450/wk

Shearwater

Pop: 2,051 Income: $581/wk Rent: $295/wk

Chigwell

Pop: 2,050 Income: $667/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sandford (Tas.)

Pop: 2,046 Income: $941/wk Rent: $400/wk

Turners Beach

Pop: 1,966 Income: $758/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Snug

What is the population of Snug TAS?

The population of Snug TAS is 1,440 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 62.5 people per km².Snug is ranked #3,460 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Snug?

The median personal income in Snug TAS is $698 per week, or $36,296 per year.The median household income is $1,482 per week.Family income is $1,909 per week.Snug is ranked #5,526 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Snug?

Median rent in Snug TAS is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Snug ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Snug?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Snug TAS is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Snug?

The median age in Snug TAS is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Snug a good suburb to live in?

Snug is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,440.The median income is $698/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% 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: 60607. All dollar figures in AUD.