Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Strahan TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Strahan TAS is 697 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Strahan is $722 per week ($37,544 per year). Median rent in Strahan is $195 per week ($845 per month). Strahan has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Strahan has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Strahan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strahan is $1,083.

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Strahan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Strahan Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$722/wk

$37,544 per year

#5076 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$195/wk

$845 per month

#7729 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Strahan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (364) Female 47.8% (333)

Population Density

2.2

people per km²

697 people · 309.9 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,908

Family income/wk

Strahan 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)

Strahan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.8% 102 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.2% 84 dwellings

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

Strahan Country of Birth

Australia

93.8%

England

3.8%

India

2.4%

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

Strahan Religion

No Religion

46.4%

Anglican

22.3%

Catholic

12.8%

Not stated

11.0%

Hinduism

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Othr Protestnt

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Strahan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

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

Strahan Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Nepali

36.4%

IAL Sinhal

22.7%

Vietnamese

22.7%

Hindi

18.2%

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

Strahan Employment

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Employed full-time

36.5% 183 people

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Employed part-time

28.7% 144 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 19 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.9% 155 people

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

Strahan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.8%

Bachelor Degree

16.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Postgraduate Degree

8.0%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

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

Strahan Occupation

Managers

15.9%

Labourers

15.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.1%

Community & Personal Service

14.2%

Professionals

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.0%

Sales Workers

5.4%

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

Strahan Field of Study

Engineering

30.0%

Management & Commerce

24.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.0%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Agriculture & Environment

5.3%

Society & Culture

5.3%

Education

4.8%

Health

3.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Creative Arts

1.9%

Information Technology

1.9%

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

Strahan Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Strahan Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Strahan Marital Status

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Married

43.6% 257

↔️

Separated

4.8% 28

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Divorced

8.1% 48

🕊️

Widowed

6.1% 36

👤

Never married

37.4% 220

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Strahan Ancestry

English

33.0%

Australian

32.2%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

7.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.2%

Other

5.6%

German

2.2%

Italian

0.7%

Chinese

0.5%

Indian

0.5%

Welsh

0.5%

Dutch

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Strahan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.3%

Secondary — Government

23.7%

Vocational Education

11.8%

Pre-school

8.6%

Primary — Catholic

4.3%

Secondary — Catholic

4.3%

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

Strahan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 75

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 1,173

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

Strahan Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.6% 92

—

Not a volunteer

82.4% 431

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Strahan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.3%

$300-$449/mo

9.0%

$450-$599/mo

3.8%

$600-$799/mo

12.8%

$800-$999/mo

14.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

7.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Strahan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.4%

Did not go to work

13.6%

Walked only

11.4%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

Bicycle

1.3%

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

Strahan Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.3%

1 vehicle

36.7%

2 vehicles

36.7%

3 vehicles

15.5%

4+ vehicles

5.7%

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

Strahan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.5%

2 bedrooms

25.4%

3 bedrooms

43.7%

4 bedrooms

20.8%

5 bedrooms

1.1%

6+ bedrooms

2.5%

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

Strahan Population Mobility

19.1%

moved in the last year

39.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Strahan Indigenous Population

9.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

120

Indigenous residents

1,154

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Strahan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Stroke

Cancer

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

Strahan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Strahan Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.3%

Couple — children under 15

37.4%

Couple — no children under 15

10.4%

One parent — children under 15

8.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Strahan Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 22

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Never served

95.8% 502

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Strahan Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 57

—

Did not provide

88.9% 456

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Strahan Children Ever Born

No children

32.5%

1 child

11.5%

2 children

29.0%

3 children

18.0%

4 children

9.0%

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

Strahan When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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

Strahan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.1%

5–14 hours

28.5%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

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

Strahan Household Size

1 person

38.8%

2 persons

35.4%

3 persons

10.7%

4 persons

10.7%

5 persons

2.7%

6+ persons

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Strahan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

495

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Strahan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.4%

Step family — no other children

13.6%

Blended family — no other children

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Strahan Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,347/wk

Median Rent $195/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.5%

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

If you earn X in Strahan

Your weekly income

≈ $5,837/month

Median rent $195/wk

Left after rent $1,152/wk

Rent share 14.5%

Strahan vs State & National Average

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Pop: 349 Income: $702/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 352 Income: $712/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 355 Income: $675/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mount Hicks

Pop: 356 Income: $608/wk Rent: $270/wk

Deviot

Pop: 359 Income: $661/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Pop: 362 Income: $595/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strahan

What is the population of Strahan TAS?

The population of Strahan TAS is 697 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Strahan is ranked #4,506 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Strahan?

The median personal income in Strahan TAS is $722 per week, or $37,544 per year.The median household income is $1,347 per week.Family income is $1,908 per week.Strahan is ranked #5,076 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Strahan?

Median rent in Strahan TAS is $195 per week ($845 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Strahan ranks #7,729 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Strahan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strahan 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 Strahan?

The median age in Strahan TAS is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Strahan a good suburb to live in?

Strahan is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 697.The median income is $722/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% 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: 60646. All dollar figures in AUD.