Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Targa TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Targa TAS is 39 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Targa is $491 per week ($25,532 per year). Median rent in Targa is $180 per week ($780 per month). Targa has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Targa has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Targa is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Targa is $1,755.

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Targa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Targa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$491/wk

$25,532 per year

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,755/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Targa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.5% (24) Female 41.5% (17)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

39 people · 30.5 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,312

Family income/wk

Targa Age Distribution

15-19

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Targa Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage

37.5% 6 dwellings

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Owned outright

62.5% 10 dwellings

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

Targa Country of Birth

Australia

81.8%

England

18.2%

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

Targa Religion

No Religion

50.0%

Anglican

20.0%

Catholic

20.0%

Not stated

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Targa Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

55.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.1%

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

Targa Employment

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Employed full-time

21.9% 7 people

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Employed part-time

28.1% 9 people

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Not in labour force

50.0% 16 people

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

Targa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Targa Occupation

Professionals

50.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Community & Personal Service

25.0%

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

Targa Field of Study

Engineering

100.0%

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

Targa Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Targa Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Targa Marital Status

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Married

46.2% 18

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Divorced

7.7% 3

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Widowed

10.3% 4

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Never married

35.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Targa Ancestry

English

52.0%

Australian

28.0%

Scottish

8.0%

German

6.0%

Irish

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Targa School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

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

Targa Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 72

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

Targa Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.1% 4

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Not a volunteer

88.9% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Targa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Targa Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.3%

2 vehicles

15.8%

3 vehicles

42.1%

4+ vehicles

15.8%

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

Targa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

14.3%

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

38.1%

4 bedrooms

19.0%

5 bedrooms

14.3%

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

Targa Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

9.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Targa Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Targa Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Targa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.0%

$400-$499/wk

15.0%

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$800-$999/wk

15.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

35.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Targa Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.5%

Couple — no children under 15

36.4%

Couple — children under 15

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Targa Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Targa When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Targa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.5%

5–14 hours

29.4%

15–29 hours

17.6%

Did not do domestic work

26.5%

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

Targa Household Size

1 person

26.7%

2 persons

73.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Targa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Targa Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Targa

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $945/wk

Rent share 16.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $30/wk

Targa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Loyetea

Pop: 20 Income: $459/wk Rent: $120/wk

South Preston

Pop: 21 Income: $449/wk

Stormlea

Pop: 21 Income: $519/wk Rent: $350/wk

Trial Harbour

Pop: 21 Income: $450/wk

Golconda

Pop: 22 Income: $471/wk Rent: $225/wk

Interlaken

Pop: 22 Income: $450/wk Rent: $220/wk

Compare Targa

Targa vs Loyetea →Targa vs South Preston →Targa vs Stormlea →Targa vs Trial Harbour →

Frequently Asked Questions About Targa

What is the population of Targa TAS?

The population of Targa TAS is 39 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Targa?

The median personal income in Targa TAS is $491 per week, or $25,532 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in Targa?

Median rent in Targa TAS is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Targa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Targa TAS is $1,755. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Targa?

The median age in Targa TAS is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Targa a good suburb to live in?

Targa is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 39.The median income is $491/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 60666. All dollar figures in AUD.