Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Thirlstane TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Thirlstane TAS is 108 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Thirlstane is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Thirlstane is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Thirlstane has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Thirlstane has a population density of 6.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Thirlstane is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thirlstane is $1,950.

Thirlstane Map

📍

Loading map…

Thirlstane Population

residents (Census 2021)

Thirlstane Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$746/wk

$38,792 per year

#4605 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Thirlstane Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (55) Female 50.5% (56)

Population Density

6.8

people per km²

108 people · 16.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,666

Family income/wk

Thirlstane Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Thirlstane Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

77.4% 24 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

22.6% 7 dwellings

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

Thirlstane Country of Birth

Australia

88.9%

England

11.1%

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

Thirlstane Religion

No Religion

45.6%

Not stated

12.3%

Catholic

11.4%

Anglican

9.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

7.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Salvation Army

4.4%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Thirlstane Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

31.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.4%

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

Thirlstane Employment

💼

Employed full-time

33.3% 23 people

⏰

Employed part-time

33.3% 23 people

🏠

Not in labour force

33.3% 23 people

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

Thirlstane Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

42.9%

Certificate III/IV

42.9%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

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

Thirlstane Occupation

Managers

52.2%

Professionals

34.8%

Sales Workers

13.0%

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

Thirlstane Field of Study

Health

31.8%

Agriculture & Environment

22.7%

Management & Commerce

18.2%

Engineering

13.6%

Architecture & Building

13.6%

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

Thirlstane Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Thirlstane Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.1%

$4,000+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Thirlstane Marital Status

💍

Married

65.1% 56

📋

Divorced

14.0% 12

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 3

👤

Never married

17.4% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Thirlstane Ancestry

English

39.6%

Australian

22.4%

Scottish

15.7%

Irish

13.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

Chinese

3.0%

Dutch

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Thirlstane School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Catholic

26.7%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

Vocational Education

20.0%

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

Thirlstane Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 6

✅

No need for assistance

96.8% 180

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

Thirlstane Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.4% 15

—

Not a volunteer

82.6% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Thirlstane Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Thirlstane How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.1%

Walked only

11.9%

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

Thirlstane Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.9%

2 vehicles

29.7%

3 vehicles

21.6%

4+ vehicles

29.7%

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

Thirlstane Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.0%

2 bedrooms

11.6%

3 bedrooms

55.8%

4 bedrooms

14.0%

5 bedrooms

11.6%

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

Thirlstane Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

20.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Thirlstane Indigenous Population

6.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

165

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Thirlstane Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

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

Thirlstane Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Thirlstane Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.5%

Couple — no children

36.6%

Couple — no children under 15

5.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Thirlstane Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

22.4% 17

—

Did not provide

77.6% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Thirlstane Children Ever Born

No children

38.5%

3 children

30.8%

4 children

30.8%

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

Thirlstane When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Thirlstane Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.1%

5–14 hours

20.2%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

39.3%

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

Thirlstane Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

41.7%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

8.3%

5 persons

13.9%

6+ persons

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Thirlstane Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Thirlstane Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Thirlstane Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Thirlstane

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,062/wk

Rent share 19.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Smithton

Income: $652/wk Rent: $222/wk Save: $28/wk

Montello

Income: $624/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Somerset (Tas.)

Income: $602/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Cressy (Tas.)

Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Acton (Tas.)

Income: $625/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Thirlstane vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Hampshire

Pop: 54 Income: $599/wk

Hastings (Tas.)

Pop: 54 Income: $491/wk Rent: $310/wk

Tomahawk

Pop: 54 Income: $450/wk Rent: $160/wk

Dennes Point

Pop: 55 Income: $471/wk Rent: $370/wk

Lackrana

Pop: 55 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $150/wk

Lietinna

Pop: 55 Income: $700/wk Rent: $180/wk

Compare Thirlstane

Thirlstane vs Hampshire →Thirlstane vs Hastings (Tas.) →Thirlstane vs Tomahawk →Thirlstane vs Dennes Point →

Frequently Asked Questions About Thirlstane

What is the population of Thirlstane TAS?

The population of Thirlstane TAS is 108 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.8 people per km².Thirlstane is ranked #8,732 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Thirlstane?

The median personal income in Thirlstane TAS is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.Thirlstane is ranked #4,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Thirlstane?

Median rent in Thirlstane TAS is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Thirlstane ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Thirlstane?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thirlstane TAS is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Thirlstane?

The median age in Thirlstane TAS is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Thirlstane a good suburb to live in?

Thirlstane is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 108.The median income is $746/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Hobart Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60676. All dollar figures in AUD.