Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Tharwa ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tharwa, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tharwa ACT is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tharwa is $908 per week ($47,216 per year). Median rent in Tharwa is $187 per week ($810 per month). Tharwa has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Tharwa has a population density of 20.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tharwa is $1,759.

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Tharwa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tharwa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$908/wk

$47,216 per year

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Median Rent

$187/wk

$810 per month

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,759/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Tharwa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (41) Female 49.4% (40)

Population Density

20.6

people per km²

82 people · 4.0 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,333

Family income/wk

Tharwa Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tharwa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.2% 6 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.8% 7 dwellings

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

Tharwa Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Tharwa Religion

No Religion

58.9%

Catholic

24.4%

Anglican

11.1%

Christian (other)

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tharwa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.9%

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

Tharwa Languages Spoken at Home

Portuguese

100.0%

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

Tharwa Employment

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Employed full-time

39.4% 26 people

⏰

Employed part-time

30.3% 20 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.3% 20 people

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

Tharwa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.0%

Bachelor Degree

38.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.0%

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

Tharwa Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

40.7%

Professionals

22.2%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Managers

11.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

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

Tharwa Field of Study

Architecture & Building

33.3%

Engineering

16.7%

Agriculture & Environment

16.7%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Education

10.0%

Management & Commerce

10.0%

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

Tharwa Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tharwa Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk

16.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

24.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

32.0%

$4,000+/wk

28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tharwa Marital Status

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Married

39.7% 27

↔️

Separated

4.4% 3

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Divorced

10.3% 7

🕊️

Widowed

5.9% 4

👤

Never married

39.7% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tharwa Ancestry

Australian

29.0%

English

26.6%

Irish

17.7%

Scottish

8.1%

Other

6.5%

Dutch

3.2%

German

3.2%

Hungarian

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tharwa School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

57.1%

Pre-school

42.9%

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

Tharwa Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.4% 10

✅

No need for assistance

93.6% 147

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

Tharwa Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.1% 18

—

Not a volunteer

71.9% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tharwa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tharwa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Walked only

11.9%

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

Tharwa Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.3%

2 vehicles

24.2%

3 vehicles

24.2%

4+ vehicles

21.2%

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

Tharwa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

20.8%

2 bedrooms

20.8%

3 bedrooms

41.7%

4 bedrooms

16.7%

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

Tharwa Population Mobility

12.5%

moved in the last year

34.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tharwa Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

145

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tharwa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Tharwa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.5%

$300-$399/wk

10.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

24.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,500+/wk

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tharwa Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.8%

Couple — children under 15

33.3%

One parent — children under 15

15.9%

Couple — no children under 15

11.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tharwa Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

28.6% 20

—

Did not provide

71.4% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tharwa Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

2 children

23.1%

3 children

11.5%

4 children

15.4%

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

Tharwa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.4%

5–14 hours

39.7%

15–29 hours

9.5%

30+ hours

15.9%

Did not do domestic work

9.5%

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

Tharwa Household Size

1 person

28.6%

2 persons

28.6%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

11.4%

5 persons

11.4%

6+ persons

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tharwa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

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

Tharwa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tharwa Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,150/wk

Median Rent $187/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.7%

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

If you earn X in Tharwa

Your weekly income

≈ $9,317/month

Median rent $187/wk

Left after rent $1,963/wk

Rent share 8.7%

Tharwa vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tharwa

What is the population of Tharwa ACT?

The population of Tharwa ACT is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Tharwa?

The median personal income in Tharwa ACT is $908 per week, or $47,216 per year.The median household income is $2,150 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.

How much is rent in Tharwa?

Median rent in Tharwa ACT is $187 per week ($810 per month).Rent represents 8.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tharwa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tharwa ACT is $1,759. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tharwa?

The median age in Tharwa ACT is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tharwa a good suburb to live in?

Tharwa is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 82.The median income is $908/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.7% 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: 80123. All dollar figures in AUD.