Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Swansea TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Swansea TAS is 997 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Swansea is $565 per week ($29,380 per year). Median rent in Swansea is $238 per week ($1,031 per month). Swansea has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Swansea has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Swansea is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swansea is $1,079.

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Swansea Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$565/wk

$29,380/yr

Median Rent

$238/wk

$1,031/mo

Median Age

62yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,079/mo

Household size: —

Swansea Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$565/wk

$29,380 per year

#7545 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$238/wk

$1,031 per month

#6726 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

62years

24 years older than national median

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Housing

$1,079/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Swansea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (484) Female 51.1% (506)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

997 people · 243.8 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,272

Family income/wk

Swansea 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)

Swansea Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

73.6% 237 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

26.4% 85 dwellings

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

Swansea Country of Birth

Australia

91.4%

England

6.1%

India

1.7%

France

0.7%

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

Swansea Religion

No Religion

37.5%

Anglican

26.1%

Catholic

11.5%

Not stated

9.8%

Uniting Church

6.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.6%

Hinduism

2.1%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Swansea Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

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

Swansea Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Nepali

26.7%

Spanish

20.0%

Mandarin

16.7%

SAL Tot

16.7%

SAL Filipin

10.0%

Other

10.0%

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

Swansea Employment

💼

Employed full-time

21.2% 176 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.9% 165 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.5% 21 people

🏠

Not in labour force

56.3% 467 people

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

Swansea Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.5%

Bachelor Degree

20.6%

Postgraduate Degree

6.6%

Certificate I/II

5.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

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

Swansea Occupation

Managers

22.6%

Community & Personal Service

16.8%

Labourers

15.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.7%

Professionals

12.4%

Clerical & Administrative

7.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.2%

Sales Workers

5.3%

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

Swansea Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.5%

Engineering

16.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.9%

Architecture & Building

11.5%

Society & Culture

10.6%

Health

9.2%

Education

6.0%

Creative Arts

4.6%

Agriculture & Environment

4.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Information Technology

1.4%

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

Swansea Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Swansea Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

13.8%

$500-$649/wk

9.0%

$650-$799/wk

14.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$4,000+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Swansea Marital Status

💍

Married

54.4% 507

↔️

Separated

3.3% 31

📋

Divorced

12.3% 115

🕊️

Widowed

9.9% 92

👤

Never married

20.1% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Swansea Ancestry

English

38.5%

Australian

29.8%

Scottish

9.5%

Irish

9.1%

Other

4.5%

German

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Filipino

1.2%

Italian

1.2%

Dutch

0.7%

Polish

0.6%

Welsh

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Swansea School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.2%

Secondary — Government

27.6%

Vocational Education

20.7%

Pre-school

11.5%

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

Swansea Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.5% 217

✅

No need for assistance

88.5% 1,676

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

Swansea Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.2% 218

—

Not a volunteer

74.8% 646

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Swansea Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.7%

$450-$599/mo

8.8%

$600-$799/mo

14.7%

$800-$999/mo

11.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Swansea How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.1%

Walked only

14.8%

Did not go to work

13.1%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Truck

2.3%

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

Swansea Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.1%

1 vehicle

34.3%

2 vehicles

41.2%

3 vehicles

11.7%

4+ vehicles

9.8%

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

Swansea Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.0%

2 bedrooms

27.1%

3 bedrooms

45.7%

4 bedrooms

15.2%

5 bedrooms

3.4%

6+ bedrooms

2.7%

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

Swansea Population Mobility

12.5%

moved in the last year

38.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Swansea Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,840

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Swansea Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

118

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Swansea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

10.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

14.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Swansea Family Structure

Couple — no children

60.1%

Couple — children under 15

18.2%

Couple — no children under 15

10.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Swansea Military Service

🏅

Previously served

6.0% 52

👤

Never served

94.0% 819

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Swansea Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 108

—

Did not provide

87.6% 762

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Swansea Children Ever Born

No children

27.8%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

37.9%

3 children

18.7%

4 children

5.7%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Swansea When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Swansea Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.3%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

16.2%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

29.4%

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

Swansea Household Size

1 person

31.0%

2 persons

52.6%

3 persons

7.5%

4 persons

5.6%

5 persons

2.3%

6+ persons

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Swansea Where Residents Moved From

Same address

803

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

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

Swansea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.1%

Step family — no other children

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Swansea Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $929/wk

Median Rent $238/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.6%

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

If you earn X in Swansea

Your weekly income

≈ $4,026/month

Median rent $238/wk

Left after rent $691/wk

Rent share 25.6%

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Swansea vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,484 Income: $758/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 1,482 Income: $743/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 1,467 Income: $950/wk Rent: $430/wk

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Pop: 1,454 Income: $983/wk Rent: $410/wk

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Pop: 1,440 Income: $698/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 1,431 Income: $554/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swansea

What is the population of Swansea TAS?

The population of Swansea TAS is 997 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Swansea is ranked #3,985 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Swansea?

The median personal income in Swansea TAS is $565 per week, or $29,380 per year.The median household income is $929 per week.Family income is $1,272 per week.Swansea is ranked #7,545 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Swansea?

Median rent in Swansea TAS is $238 per week ($1,031 per month).Rent represents 25.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Swansea ranks #6,726 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Swansea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swansea TAS is $1,079. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Swansea?

The median age in Swansea TAS is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Swansea a good suburb to live in?

Swansea is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 997.The median income is $565/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.6% 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: 60660. All dollar figures in AUD.