Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Upper Castra TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Castra TAS is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Castra is $602 per week ($31,304 per year). Median rent in Upper Castra is $200 per week ($867 per month). Upper Castra has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Castra has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Castra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Castra is $1,257.

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Upper Castra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Upper Castra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$602/wk

$31,304 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,257/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Upper Castra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (44) Female 47.6% (40)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

85 people · 33.7 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Upper Castra Age Distribution

5-9

15-19

20-24

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)

Upper Castra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.5% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.5% 17 dwellings

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

Upper Castra Country of Birth

Australia

89.7%

England

10.3%

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

Upper Castra Religion

No Religion

50.6%

Not stated

15.2%

Catholic

13.9%

Anglican

8.9%

Uniting Church

7.6%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Castra Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

18.3%

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

Upper Castra Employment

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Employed full-time

38.8% 26 people

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Employed part-time

16.4% 11 people

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Not in labour force

44.8% 30 people

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

Upper Castra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.6%

Postgraduate Degree

9.8%

Bachelor Degree

9.8%

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

Upper Castra Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

50.0%

Professionals

25.0%

Clerical & Administrative

25.0%

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

Upper Castra Field of Study

Information Technology

32.0%

Architecture & Building

24.0%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Engineering

12.0%

Society & Culture

12.0%

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

Upper Castra Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Castra Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

20.0%

$500-$649/wk

13.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Castra Marital Status

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Married

61.5% 48

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Divorced

3.8% 3

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Never married

34.6% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Castra Ancestry

English

37.2%

Australian

24.8%

Scottish

9.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

German

5.3%

Welsh

5.3%

Italian

4.4%

Other

4.4%

Irish

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Castra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Upper Castra Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.7% 15

✅

No need for assistance

90.3% 140

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

Upper Castra Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.6% 8

—

Not a volunteer

88.4% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Castra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Castra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Upper Castra Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.5%

2 vehicles

32.5%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Upper Castra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

22.2%

3 bedrooms

58.3%

4 bedrooms

19.4%

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

Upper Castra Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

16.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Castra Indigenous Population

5.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

144

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Castra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Upper Castra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.7%

$400-$499/wk

17.3%

$500-$649/wk

9.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Castra Family Structure

Couple — no children

54.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.4%

Couple — children under 15

9.7%

One parent — children under 15

8.1%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Castra Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 3

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Never served

95.9% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Upper Castra Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.3% 6

—

Did not provide

91.7% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Castra Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

33.3%

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

Upper Castra When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Upper Castra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

16.0%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

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

Upper Castra Household Size

1 person

28.6%

2 persons

54.3%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Castra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Castra Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Upper Castra

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $987/wk

Rent share 16.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $50/wk

Upper Castra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Erriba

Pop: 43 Income: $593/wk Rent: $270/wk

Baden

Pop: 43 Income: $550/wk

Apsley (Tas.)

Pop: 44 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $57/wk

Cuckoo

Pop: 44 Income: $725/wk

Montumana

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

Whitefoord

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

Compare Upper Castra

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Castra

What is the population of Upper Castra TAS?

The population of Upper Castra TAS is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Upper Castra?

The median personal income in Upper Castra TAS is $602 per week, or $31,304 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Upper Castra?

Median rent in Upper Castra TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Castra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Castra TAS is $1,257. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Castra?

The median age in Upper Castra TAS is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Castra a good suburb to live in?

Upper Castra is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 85.The median income is $602/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 60706. All dollar figures in AUD.