Southport TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Southport TAS is 149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Southport is $516 per week ($26,832 per year). Median rent in Southport is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). Southport has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Southport has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southport is $800.

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Southport Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Southport Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$516/wk
$26,832 per year
#8051 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$235/wk
$1,018 per month
#6749 of 14,663
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$800/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Southport Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.7% (81) Female 45.3% (67)

Population Density

4.3
people per km²
149 people · 34.5 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,149
Family income/wk

Southport Age Distribution

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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Southport Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
69.0% 40 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.0% 18 dwellings

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

Southport Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Southport Religion

No Religion
48.9%
Anglican
23.0%
Catholic
16.5%
Not stated
9.4%
Uniting Church
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Southport Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.7%

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

Southport Employment

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Employed full-time
15.0% 18 people
Employed part-time
24.2% 29 people
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Unemployed
4.2% 5 people
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Not in labour force
56.7% 68 people

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

Southport Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Bachelor Degree
19.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.7%

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

Southport Occupation

Community & Personal Service
30.6%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.9%
Managers
11.1%
Sales Workers
11.1%
Professionals
8.3%

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

Southport Field of Study

Education
25.9%
Society & Culture
25.9%
Engineering
18.5%
Architecture & Building
14.8%
Management & Commerce
14.8%

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

Southport Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Southport Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
11.9%
$400-$499/wk
22.0%
$500-$649/wk
15.3%
$650-$799/wk
15.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Southport Marital Status

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Married
42.0% 60
↔️
Separated
7.7% 11
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Divorced
11.9% 17
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Widowed
4.2% 6
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Never married
34.3% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Southport Ancestry

Australian
39.1%
English
27.4%
Irish
15.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.6%
German
5.6%
Scottish
3.4%
Filipino
2.2%
Other
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Southport School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Southport Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.5% 26
No need for assistance
89.5% 222

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

Southport Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.6% 33
Not a volunteer
73.4% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Southport Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
25.0%
$600-$799/mo
25.0%
$800-$999/mo
25.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Southport How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.9%
Did not go to work
13.5%
Car (passenger)
10.8%
Walked only
10.8%

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

Southport Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
48.4%
3 vehicles
9.4%
4+ vehicles
9.4%

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

Southport Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.9%
2 bedrooms
31.0%
3 bedrooms
51.7%
4 bedrooms
5.2%
5 bedrooms
5.2%

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

Southport Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
35.8%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Southport Indigenous Population

6.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
240
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Southport Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
18
Diabetes
14
Lung condition
14
Arthritis
13
Heart disease
11
Asthma
6
Cancer
4

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

Southport Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
13.3%
$300-$399/wk
13.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
15.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,500+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Southport Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.2%
Couple — no children under 15
28.2%
Couple — children under 15
14.1%
One parent — children under 15
5.9%
One parent — no children under 15
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Southport Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.3% 4
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Never served
96.7% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Southport Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.3% 22
Did not provide
81.7% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Southport Children Ever Born

No children
46.7%
2 children
23.3%
3 children
30.0%

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

Southport When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
7

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

Southport Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.2%
5–14 hours
27.5%
15–29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
25.8%

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

Southport Household Size

1 person
42.5%
2 persons
35.6%
3 persons
13.7%
4 persons
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Southport Where Residents Moved From

Same address
118
Moved from NSW
8
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Southport Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
78.6%
Step family — no other children
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Southport Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $756/wk
Median Rent $235/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Southport

≈ $3,276/month
Median rent $235/wk
Left after rent $521/wk
Rent share 31.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Southport vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southport

What is the population of Southport TAS?

The population of Southport TAS is 149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.3 people per km².Southport is ranked #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Southport?

The median personal income in Southport TAS is $516 per week, or $26,832 per year.The median household income is $756 per week.Family income is $1,149 per week.Southport is ranked #8,051 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Southport?

Median rent in Southport TAS is $235 per week ($1,018 per month).Rent represents 31.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Southport ranks #6,749 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Southport?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southport TAS is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Southport?

The median age in Southport TAS is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Southport a good suburb to live in?

Southport is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 149.The median income is $516/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60623. All dollar figures in AUD.