Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Tunnel TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tunnel TAS is 92 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tunnel is $734 per week ($38,168 per year). Median rent in Tunnel is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Tunnel has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Tunnel has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tunnel is $832.

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Tunnel Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tunnel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$734/wk

$38,168 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$832/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Tunnel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.7% (52) Female 45.3% (43)

Population Density

7.0

people per km²

92 people · 13.2 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Tunnel Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tunnel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 6 dwellings

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

Tunnel Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Tunnel Religion

No Religion

55.6%

Catholic

14.4%

Anglican

10.0%

Not stated

8.9%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

4.4%

Othr Protestnt

3.3%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tunnel Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Tunnel Employment

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Employed full-time

23.8% 10 people

⏰

Employed part-time

33.3% 14 people

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Unemployed

9.5% 4 people

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Not in labour force

33.3% 14 people

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

Tunnel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

40.0%

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

Tunnel Occupation

Professionals

27.3%

Managers

18.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

Sales Workers

13.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.6%

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

Tunnel Field of Study

Engineering

100.0%

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

Tunnel Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tunnel Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

15.8%

$800-$999/wk

36.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

26.3%

$4,000+/wk

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tunnel Marital Status

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Married

54.5% 36

↔️

Separated

7.6% 5

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Divorced

7.6% 5

🕊️

Widowed

6.1% 4

👤

Never married

24.2% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tunnel Ancestry

Australian

36.3%

English

35.5%

Irish

12.1%

Maltese

5.6%

Filipino

4.0%

Scottish

4.0%

German

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tunnel School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.1%

Secondary — Catholic

19.0%

Pre-school

14.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

Vocational Education

14.3%

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

Tunnel Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 9

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 163

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

Tunnel Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.9% 5

—

Not a volunteer

91.1% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tunnel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tunnel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.2%

Did not go to work

11.1%

Car (passenger)

8.3%

Walked only

8.3%

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

Tunnel Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.9%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

15.6%

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

Tunnel Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

32.3%

3 bedrooms

58.1%

4 bedrooms

9.7%

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

Tunnel Population Mobility

12.4%

moved in the last year

25.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tunnel Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

165

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tunnel Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

Asthma

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

Tunnel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$300-$399/wk

14.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

16.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tunnel Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

66.2%

Couple — no children

13.5%

Couple — no children under 15

12.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tunnel Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

5.7% 3

—

Did not provide

94.3% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tunnel Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Tunnel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

8.2%

5–14 hours

26.2%

15–29 hours

19.7%

30+ hours

19.7%

Did not do domestic work

26.2%

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

Tunnel Household Size

1 person

27.3%

2 persons

36.4%

4 persons

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tunnel Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

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

Tunnel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tunnel Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,292/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Tunnel

Your weekly income

≈ $5,599/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,042/wk

Rent share 19.3%

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Income: $596/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $29/wk

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

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Income: $588/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

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

Tunnel vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Montumana

Pop: 46 Income: $525/wk Rent: $145/wk

Whitefoord

Pop: 46 Income: $416/wk Rent: $140/wk

Cairns Bay

Pop: 47 Income: $425/wk Rent: $255/wk

Herrick

Pop: 47 Income: $433/wk Rent: $233/wk

Stonor

Pop: 47 Income: $512/wk

Charlotte Cove

Pop: 48 Income: $519/wk Rent: $293/wk

Compare Tunnel

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tunnel

What is the population of Tunnel TAS?

The population of Tunnel TAS is 92 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Tunnel?

The median personal income in Tunnel TAS is $734 per week, or $38,168 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Tunnel?

Median rent in Tunnel TAS is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tunnel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tunnel TAS is $832. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tunnel?

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

Is Tunnel a good suburb to live in?

Tunnel is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 92.The median income is $734/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 60698. All dollar figures in AUD.