Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Ulverstone TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ulverstone TAS is 6,653 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ulverstone is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Ulverstone is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Ulverstone has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Ulverstone has a population density of 398.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ulverstone is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ulverstone is $1,100.

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Ulverstone Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ulverstone Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$599/wk

$31,148 per year

#7096 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,100/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ulverstone Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (3,151) Female 52.6% (3,494)

Population Density

398.8

people per km²

6,653 people · 16.7 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,427

Family income/wk

Ulverstone 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ulverstone Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.5% 1,266 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.5% 791 dwellings

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

Ulverstone Country of Birth

Australia

95.4%

England

3.8%

India

0.4%

China

0.2%

Germany

0.2%

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

Ulverstone Religion

No Religion

51.6%

Anglican

14.5%

Catholic

12.7%

Not stated

7.0%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Baptist

3.1%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ulverstone Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.4%

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

Ulverstone Languages Spoken at Home

Other

34.3%

Mandarin

13.4%

Hindi

13.4%

IAL Nepali

9.0%

Spanish

9.0%

French

7.5%

IAL Sinhal

7.5%

Afrikaans

6.0%

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

Ulverstone Employment

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Employed full-time

27.1% 1,397 people

⏰

Employed part-time

20.2% 1,044 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 158 people

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Not in labour force

49.7% 2,564 people

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

Ulverstone Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.1%

Bachelor Degree

21.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

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

Ulverstone Occupation

Professionals

22.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.8%

Community & Personal Service

17.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Managers

10.5%

Labourers

8.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

Sales Workers

4.7%

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

Ulverstone Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Society & Culture

16.1%

Engineering

15.9%

Health

12.9%

Education

11.0%

Architecture & Building

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Information Technology

2.3%

Creative Arts

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.3%

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

Ulverstone Dwelling Types

Separate house

86.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ulverstone Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.1%

$4,000+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ulverstone Marital Status

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Married

44.8% 2,536

↔️

Separated

3.9% 221

📋

Divorced

10.7% 607

🕊️

Widowed

9.5% 540

👤

Never married

31.0% 1,756

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ulverstone Ancestry

English

36.3%

Australian

33.9%

Irish

7.3%

Scottish

7.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

Other

2.7%

Dutch

2.7%

German

1.9%

Italian

0.7%

Chinese

0.5%

Filipino

0.5%

New Zealander

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ulverstone School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.4%

Secondary — Government

23.4%

Vocational Education

14.5%

Primary — Catholic

8.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.8%

Pre-school

5.6%

Secondary — Catholic

5.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.9%

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

Ulverstone Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.4% 1,062

✅

No need for assistance

91.6% 11,570

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

Ulverstone Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.2% 1,076

—

Not a volunteer

79.8% 4,260

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ulverstone Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$450-$599/mo

4.2%

$600-$799/mo

9.5%

$800-$999/mo

14.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

1.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ulverstone How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.1%

Did not go to work

12.0%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Walked only

4.0%

Other

0.7%

Truck

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Bicycle

0.6%

Bus

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Ulverstone Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.5%

1 vehicle

41.4%

2 vehicles

32.8%

3 vehicles

11.8%

4+ vehicles

6.4%

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

Ulverstone Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.1%

2 bedrooms

23.2%

3 bedrooms

54.2%

4 bedrooms

15.2%

5 bedrooms

2.0%

6+ bedrooms

0.3%

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

Ulverstone Population Mobility

11.7%

moved in the last year

34.9%

moved in the last 5 years

5.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ulverstone Indigenous Population

9.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,141

Indigenous residents

11,551

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ulverstone Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

741

Arthritis

377

Asthma

291

Lung condition

241

Heart disease

232

Diabetes

222

Kidney disease

135

Cancer

121

Stroke

115

Dementia

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

Ulverstone Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.4%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ulverstone Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.6%

Couple — children under 15

33.1%

Couple — no children under 15

12.7%

One parent — children under 15

10.2%

One parent — no children under 15

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ulverstone Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

4.4% 237

👤

Never served

95.5% 5,116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ulverstone Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 786

—

Did not provide

85.3% 4,544

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ulverstone Children Ever Born

No children

25.7%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

29.9%

3 children

20.0%

4 children

8.7%

5+ children

3.2%

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

Ulverstone When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

137

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Ulverstone Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

27.1%

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

Ulverstone Household Size

1 person

36.5%

2 persons

36.2%

3 persons

12.4%

4 persons

9.9%

5 persons

3.5%

6+ persons

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ulverstone Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,493

Moved from TAS

405

Moved — same area (SA2)

172

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

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

Ulverstone Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

11.1%

Blended family — no other children

4.4%

Intact family — other children present

0.7%

Other couple — children only

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ulverstone Schools

schools nearby

government

942

avg ICSEA score

2,072

total students

Leighland Christian School Independent

Secondary · Prep-12 · 636 students

1011

ICSEA

Sacred Heart Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 246 students

1003

ICSEA

East Ulverstone Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 241 students

945

ICSEA

Ulverstone Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 328 students

943

ICSEA

Ulverstone Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 504 students

915

ICSEA

West Ulverstone Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 117 students

835

ICSEA

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

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Ulverstone Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,012/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.7%

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

If you earn X in Ulverstone

Your weekly income

≈ $4,385/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $762/wk

Rent share 24.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulverstone

What is the population of Ulverstone TAS?

The population of Ulverstone TAS is 6,653 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 398.8 people per km².Ulverstone is ranked #1,137 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ulverstone?

The median personal income in Ulverstone TAS is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,012 per week.Family income is $1,427 per week.Ulverstone is ranked #7,096 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ulverstone?

Median rent in Ulverstone TAS is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 24.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ulverstone ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ulverstone?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ulverstone TAS is $1,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ulverstone?

The median age in Ulverstone TAS is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ulverstone a good suburb to live in?

Ulverstone is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 6,653.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.7% 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: 60702. All dollar figures in AUD.