Tasmania · Suburb Profile

South Forest TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of South Forest TAS is 100 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Forest is $825 per week ($42,900 per year). Median rent in South Forest is $225 per week ($975 per month). South Forest has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. South Forest has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Forest is $867.

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South Forest Population

residents (Census 2021)

South Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$825/wk

$42,900 per year

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

South Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.5% (45) Female 54.5% (54)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

100 people · 24.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

South Forest Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

South Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.5% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.5% 10 dwellings

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

South Forest Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

South Forest Religion

No Religion

42.3%

Catholic

20.6%

Not stated

18.6%

Anglican

13.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Forest Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

54.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

27.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.8%

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

South Forest Employment

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Employed full-time

44.8% 30 people

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Employed part-time

28.4% 19 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

22.4% 15 people

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

South Forest Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

29.0%

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

South Forest Occupation

Community & Personal Service

30.6%

Managers

27.8%

Labourers

16.7%

Professionals

8.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.3%

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

South Forest Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

25.8%

Society & Culture

22.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

19.4%

Information Technology

12.9%

Engineering

9.7%

Health

9.7%

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

South Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Forest Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

13.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

20.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.2%

$4,000+/wk

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Forest Marital Status

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Married

52.4% 44

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Separated

3.6% 3

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Widowed

9.5% 8

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Never married

34.5% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Forest Ancestry

Australian

64.4%

English

14.9%

Irish

6.9%

Scottish

5.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

Dutch

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Forest School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.8%

Secondary — Government

36.8%

Vocational Education

26.3%

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

South Forest Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.5% 4

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No need for assistance

97.5% 159

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

South Forest Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.3% 13

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Not a volunteer

79.7% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Forest Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.1%

Car (passenger)

10.3%

Walked only

7.7%

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

South Forest Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.5%

2 vehicles

51.9%

3 vehicles

18.5%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

South Forest Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

84.0%

4 bedrooms

16.0%

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

South Forest Population Mobility

17.1%

moved in the last year

35.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Forest Indigenous Population

4.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

164

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Mental health

Diabetes

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

South Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

9.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Forest Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.7%

Couple — no children

34.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

5.9% 4

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Did not provide

94.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Forest Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

2 children

35.0%

3 children

15.0%

4 children

25.0%

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

South Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.4%

5–14 hours

33.8%

15–29 hours

16.9%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.6%

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

South Forest Household Size

1 person

24.1%

2 persons

37.9%

4 persons

10.3%

5 persons

17.2%

6+ persons

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Forest Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Moved from VIC

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

South Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,437/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.7%

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

If you earn X in South Forest

Your weekly income

≈ $6,227/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $1,212/wk

Rent share 15.7%

South Forest vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Cleveland (Tas.)

Pop: 50 Income: $706/wk Rent: $200/wk

Needles

Pop: 50 Income: $820/wk Rent: $210/wk

Brooks Bay

Pop: 51 Income: $700/wk Rent: $210/wk

Jericho (Tas.)

Pop: 51 Income: $687/wk Rent: $145/wk

Roger River

Pop: 51 Income: $556/wk Rent: $180/wk

Pontypool

Pop: 53 Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare South Forest

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Forest

What is the population of South Forest TAS?

The population of South Forest TAS is 100 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

What is the median income in South Forest?

The median personal income in South Forest TAS is $825 per week, or $42,900 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in South Forest?

Median rent in South Forest TAS is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in South Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Forest TAS is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in South Forest?

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

Is South Forest a good suburb to live in?

South Forest is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 100.The median income is $825/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% 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: 60614. All dollar figures in AUD.