Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Squeaking Point TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Squeaking Point TAS is 337 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Squeaking Point is $667 per week ($34,684 per year). Median rent in Squeaking Point is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Squeaking Point has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Squeaking Point has a population density of 133.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Squeaking Point is Bangladesh. The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Squeaking Point is $1,517.

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Squeaking Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Squeaking Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$667/wk

$34,684 per year

#6038 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

#3803 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Squeaking Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (180) Female 46.6% (157)

Population Density

133.2

people per km²

337 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,774

Family income/wk

Squeaking Point 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)

Squeaking Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.7% 58 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.3% 52 dwellings

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

Squeaking Point Country of Birth

Australia

96.1%

Bangladesh

2.0%

England

2.0%

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

Squeaking Point Religion

No Religion

62.0%

Anglican

9.9%

Catholic

9.3%

Not stated

5.9%

Baptist

4.3%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Lattr day Snts

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Squeaking Point Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.5%

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

Squeaking Point Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.0%

Bengali

50.0%

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

Squeaking Point Employment

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Employed full-time

33.9% 79 people

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Employed part-time

25.3% 59 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 7 people

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Not in labour force

37.8% 88 people

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

Squeaking Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.7%

Bachelor Degree

21.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.4%

Postgraduate Degree

5.0%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

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

Squeaking Point Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.6%

Managers

21.3%

Professionals

21.3%

Community & Personal Service

12.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

Labourers

4.5%

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

Squeaking Point Field of Study

Engineering

17.0%

Society & Culture

14.8%

Education

13.6%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Management & Commerce

12.5%

Health

11.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.2%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

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

Squeaking Point Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Squeaking Point Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Squeaking Point Marital Status

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Married

56.8% 151

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Separated

2.3% 6

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Divorced

9.0% 24

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Widowed

5.3% 14

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Never married

26.7% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Squeaking Point Ancestry

Australian

38.8%

English

34.8%

Scottish

8.9%

Irish

5.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.2%

Other

3.1%

German

1.9%

Dutch

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Squeaking Point School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.7%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.5%

Pre-school

10.3%

Vocational Education

9.0%

Secondary — Catholic

5.1%

Primary — Catholic

3.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.8%

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

Squeaking Point Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.9% 31

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No need for assistance

95.1% 596

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

Squeaking Point Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.4% 47

—

Not a volunteer

81.6% 208

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Squeaking Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.6%

$450-$599/mo

5.8%

$600-$799/mo

9.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Squeaking Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.7%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Truck

3.5%

Car (passenger)

2.1%

Walked only

2.1%

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

Squeaking Point Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.9%

2 vehicles

46.1%

3 vehicles

23.5%

4+ vehicles

9.6%

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

Squeaking Point Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.5%

2 bedrooms

11.0%

3 bedrooms

45.8%

4 bedrooms

27.1%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

6+ bedrooms

3.4%

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

Squeaking Point Population Mobility

16.1%

moved in the last year

45.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Squeaking Point Indigenous Population

9.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

577

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Squeaking Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Kidney disease

Stroke

Cancer

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Squeaking Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.9%

$1-$149/wk

6.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Squeaking Point Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.8%

Couple — no children

35.2%

Couple — no children under 15

13.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

One parent — children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Squeaking Point Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 12

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Never served

95.3% 245

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Squeaking Point Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 31

—

Did not provide

87.8% 224

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Squeaking Point Children Ever Born

No children

29.2%

2 children

37.1%

3 children

22.5%

4 children

11.2%

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

Squeaking Point When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Squeaking Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.2%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

17.4%

30+ hours

17.0%

Did not do domestic work

17.4%

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

Squeaking Point Household Size

1 person

22.0%

2 persons

37.4%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

14.6%

5 persons

4.1%

6+ persons

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Squeaking Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

266

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Squeaking Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.4%

Blended family — no other children

8.9%

Step family — no other children

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Squeaking Point Schools

schools nearby

government

994

avg ICSEA score

279

total students

Port Sorell Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 279 students

994

ICSEA

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

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Squeaking Point Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,449/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.8%

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

If you earn X in Squeaking Point

Your weekly income

≈ $6,279/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $1,119/wk

Rent share 22.8%

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Squeaking Point vs State & National Average

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Pop: 169 Income: $741/wk Rent: $238/wk

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Pop: 172 Income: $792/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 173 Income: $580/wk Rent: $145/wk

Glenfern (Tas.)

Pop: 176 Income: $621/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 176 Income: $606/wk Rent: $235/wk

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Pop: 176 Income: $537/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Squeaking Point

What is the population of Squeaking Point TAS?

The population of Squeaking Point TAS is 337 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 133.2 people per km².Squeaking Point is ranked #5,777 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Squeaking Point?

The median personal income in Squeaking Point TAS is $667 per week, or $34,684 per year.The median household income is $1,449 per week.Family income is $1,774 per week.Squeaking Point is ranked #6,038 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Squeaking Point?

Median rent in Squeaking Point TAS is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Squeaking Point ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Squeaking Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Squeaking Point TAS is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Squeaking Point?

The median age in Squeaking Point TAS is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Squeaking Point a good suburb to live in?

Squeaking Point is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 337.The median income is $667/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% 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: 60631. All dollar figures in AUD.