Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Upper Blessington TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Blessington TAS is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Blessington is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Upper Blessington is $120 per week ($520 per month). Upper Blessington has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Blessington has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Blessington is $1,180.

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Upper Blessington Population

residents (Census 2021)

Upper Blessington Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$537/wk

$27,924 per year

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Median Rent

$120/wk

$520 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,180/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Upper Blessington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (30) Female 50.8% (31)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

60 people · 172.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,343

Family income/wk

Upper Blessington Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Upper Blessington Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 8 dwellings

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

Upper Blessington Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Upper Blessington Religion

No Religion

50.8%

Catholic

32.2%

Anglican

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Blessington Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

22.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Upper Blessington Employment

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Employed full-time

38.5% 20 people

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Employed part-time

13.5% 7 people

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Not in labour force

48.1% 25 people

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

Upper Blessington Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.4%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

22.2%

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

Upper Blessington Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers

35.7%

Managers

21.4%

Professionals

21.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.4%

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

Upper Blessington Field of Study

Education

38.5%

Society & Culture

38.5%

Health

23.1%

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

Upper Blessington Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Blessington Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

16.7%

$650-$799/wk

22.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

27.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Blessington Marital Status

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Married

32.0% 16

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Separated

6.0% 3

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Divorced

14.0% 7

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Widowed

6.0% 3

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Never married

42.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Blessington Ancestry

Australian

32.3%

English

30.1%

Scottish

11.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.8%

Other

9.7%

Irish

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Blessington School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

50.0%

Primary — Government

25.0%

Primary — Catholic

25.0%

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

Upper Blessington Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.3% 9

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No need for assistance

91.7% 99

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

Upper Blessington Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.2% 10

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Not a volunteer

80.8% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Blessington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Upper Blessington Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.5%

2 vehicles

26.9%

3 vehicles

23.1%

4+ vehicles

38.5%

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

Upper Blessington Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

24.0%

3 bedrooms

60.0%

4 bedrooms

16.0%

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

Upper Blessington Population Mobility

5.3%

moved in the last year

13.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Blessington Indigenous Population

4.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

109

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Blessington Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Stroke

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

Upper Blessington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

19.4%

$300-$399/wk

9.7%

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

22.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Blessington Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.1%

Couple — children under 15

22.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.3%

One parent — children under 15

12.3%

One parent — no children under 15

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Blessington Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.2% 10

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Did not provide

80.8% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Blessington Children Ever Born

1 child

100.0%

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

Upper Blessington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.5%

5–14 hours

10.9%

15–29 hours

23.6%

30+ hours

25.5%

Did not do domestic work

25.5%

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

Upper Blessington Household Size

1 person

29.2%

2 persons

45.8%

4 persons

12.5%

5 persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Blessington Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

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

Upper Blessington Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Blessington Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,333/wk

Median Rent $120/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.0%

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

If you earn X in Upper Blessington

Your weekly income

≈ $5,776/month

Median rent $120/wk

Left after rent $1,213/wk

Rent share 9.0%

Upper Blessington vs State & National Average

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Pop: 30 Income: $880/wk Rent: $385/wk

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Pop: 30 Income: $462/wk

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Pop: 30 Income: $774/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 30 Income: $725/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Pop: 31 Income: $1,437/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Blessington

What is the population of Upper Blessington TAS?

The population of Upper Blessington TAS is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Upper Blessington?

The median personal income in Upper Blessington TAS is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,343 per week.

How much is rent in Upper Blessington?

Median rent in Upper Blessington TAS is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Blessington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Blessington TAS is $1,180. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Blessington?

The median age in Upper Blessington TAS is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Blessington a good suburb to live in?

Upper Blessington is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 60.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% 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: 60704. All dollar figures in AUD.