Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Tugrah TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tugrah TAS is 470 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tugrah is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Tugrah is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Tugrah has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Tugrah has a population density of 83.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tugrah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tugrah is $1,539.

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Tugrah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tugrah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$883/wk

$45,916 per year

#2336 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,539/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Tugrah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (243) Female 48.2% (226)

Population Density

83.2

people per km²

470 people · 5.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,333

Family income/wk

Tugrah 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tugrah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.7% 56 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.3% 75 dwellings

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

Tugrah Country of Birth

Australia

98.3%

England

1.7%

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

Tugrah Religion

No Religion

53.7%

Catholic

13.5%

Anglican

12.1%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Not stated

4.1%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Pentecostal

3.9%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tugrah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

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

Tugrah Employment

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Employed full-time

43.6% 147 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 87 people

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Unemployed

5.6% 19 people

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Not in labour force

24.9% 84 people

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

Tugrah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.2%

Bachelor Degree

21.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Postgraduate Degree

2.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

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

Tugrah Occupation

Professionals

29.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.5%

Managers

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Sales Workers

3.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.4%

Labourers

2.4%

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

Tugrah Field of Study

Engineering

22.2%

Management & Commerce

19.3%

Architecture & Building

14.6%

Society & Culture

12.3%

Health

10.5%

Education

9.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.9%

Creative Arts

2.3%

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

Tugrah Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tugrah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.6%

$4,000+/wk

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tugrah Marital Status

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Married

57.4% 205

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Separated

2.5% 9

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Divorced

8.4% 30

🕊️

Widowed

1.7% 6

👤

Never married

30.0% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tugrah Ancestry

Australian

37.0%

English

33.2%

Irish

8.3%

Scottish

6.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.2%

German

3.6%

Other

3.1%

Dutch

1.4%

Chinese

0.9%

Italian

0.8%

Maltese

0.8%

Filipino

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tugrah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.8%

Secondary — Government

19.2%

Vocational Education

12.8%

Secondary — Catholic

12.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.4%

Pre-school

8.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.4%

Primary — Catholic

4.8%

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

Tugrah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 29

✅

No need for assistance

96.8% 876

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

Tugrah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.5% 76

—

Not a volunteer

78.5% 278

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tugrah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

8.3%

$600-$799/mo

13.9%

$800-$999/mo

11.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tugrah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.3%

Did not go to work

16.4%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Truck

1.3%

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

Tugrah Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.9%

2 vehicles

37.0%

3 vehicles

24.6%

4+ vehicles

22.5%

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

Tugrah Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.7%

3 bedrooms

45.9%

4 bedrooms

39.3%

5 bedrooms

8.1%

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

Tugrah Population Mobility

12.1%

moved in the last year

42.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tugrah Indigenous Population

4.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

868

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tugrah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Stroke

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

Tugrah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

9.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tugrah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.1%

Couple — no children

20.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.9%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tugrah Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.7% 6

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Previously served

4.2% 15

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Never served

94.1% 336

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tugrah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.8% 52

—

Did not provide

85.2% 300

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tugrah Children Ever Born

No children

30.1%

1 child

13.5%

2 children

34.0%

3 children

17.3%

4 children

5.1%

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

Tugrah When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2016

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

Tugrah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.8%

5–14 hours

32.2%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

17.4%

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

Tugrah Household Size

1 person

12.7%

2 persons

30.3%

3 persons

19.7%

4 persons

24.6%

5 persons

9.2%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tugrah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

399

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from ACT

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

Tugrah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.1%

Step family — no other children

9.0%

Blended family — no other children

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tugrah Schools

schools nearby

government

961

avg ICSEA score

588

total students

Devonport Christian School Independent

Primary · Prep-9 · 377 students

1009

ICSEA

Hillcrest Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 211 students

912

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tugrah Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,985/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.1%

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

If you earn X in Tugrah

Your weekly income

≈ $8,602/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,665/wk

Rent share 16.1%

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Tugrah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Wivenhoe

Pop: 235 Income: $509/wk Rent: $243/wk

Branxholm

Pop: 236 Income: $476/wk Rent: $240/wk

Downlands

Pop: 237 Income: $725/wk Rent: $315/wk

Hamilton (Tas.)

Pop: 241 Income: $555/wk Rent: $220/wk

Longley

Pop: 241 Income: $913/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 242 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $423/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tugrah

What is the population of Tugrah TAS?

The population of Tugrah TAS is 470 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 83.2 people per km².Tugrah is ranked #5,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tugrah?

The median personal income in Tugrah TAS is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year.The median household income is $1,985 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.Tugrah is ranked #2,336 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tugrah?

Median rent in Tugrah TAS is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 16.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tugrah ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tugrah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tugrah TAS is $1,539. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tugrah?

The median age in Tugrah TAS is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tugrah a good suburb to live in?

Tugrah is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 470.The median income is $883/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.1% 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: 60693. All dollar figures in AUD.