Suburbs Upper Scamander

Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Upper Scamander TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Scamander TAS is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Scamander is $634 per week ($32,968 per year). Upper Scamander has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Scamander has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Scamander is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Scamander is $867.

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📍 Upper Scamander, Tasmania — 41.4492°S, 148.1881°E

Upper Scamander Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Upper Scamander Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$634/wk
$32,968 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
👤
Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Upper Scamander Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.5% (36) Female 34.5% (19)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
60 people · 98.0 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,406
Family income/wk

Upper Scamander Age Distribution

0-4
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Upper Scamander Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
76.9% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.1% 6 dwellings

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

Upper Scamander Country of Birth

Australia
85.7%
England
14.3%

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

Upper Scamander Religion

No Religion
42.9%
Anglican
26.8%
Hinduism
8.9%
Not stated
8.9%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
7.1%
Buddhism
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Scamander Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
55.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
44.7%

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

Upper Scamander Employment

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Employed full-time
22.0% 11 people
⏰
Employed part-time
34.0% 17 people
🏠
Not in labour force
44.0% 22 people

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

Upper Scamander Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.0%
Certificate I/II
12.0%

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

Upper Scamander Occupation

Labourers
32.0%
Managers
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.0%
Professionals
12.0%

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

Upper Scamander Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
26.3%
Architecture & Building
21.1%
Management & Commerce
21.1%
Agriculture & Environment
15.8%
Society & Culture
15.8%

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

Upper Scamander Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Scamander Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
28.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
33.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Scamander Marital Status

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Married
47.4% 27
↔️
Separated
7.0% 4
📋
Divorced
22.8% 13
👤
Never married
22.8% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Scamander Ancestry

English
36.6%
Australian
32.4%
Irish
15.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.6%
Other
5.6%
Scottish
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Scamander Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 105

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

Upper Scamander Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
22.4% 11
—
Not a volunteer
77.6% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Scamander Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
62.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Scamander How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.5%
Did not go to work
19.4%
Walked only
16.1%

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

Upper Scamander Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
36.0%
4+ vehicles
44.0%

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

Upper Scamander Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
26.3%
3 bedrooms
57.9%
4 bedrooms
15.8%

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

Upper Scamander Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
34.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Scamander Indigenous Population

3.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
100
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Scamander Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Asthma
5

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

Upper Scamander Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
11.4%
$300-$399/wk
11.4%
$400-$499/wk
8.6%
$500-$649/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
22.9%
$800-$999/wk
22.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Scamander Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.8%
Couple — children under 15
30.2%
Couple — no children under 15
20.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Scamander Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.1% 12
—
Did not provide
76.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Scamander Children Ever Born

2 children
42.9%
3 children
57.1%

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

Upper Scamander When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
4
1981–1990
3
2011–2015
3

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

Upper Scamander Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
41.2%
15–29 hours
21.6%
30+ hours
5.9%
Did not do domestic work
31.4%

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

Upper Scamander Household Size

1 person
14.3%
2 persons
60.7%
3 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Scamander Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Upper Scamander Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Scamander Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Upper Scamander

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,312/wk
Rent share —

Upper Scamander vs State & National Average

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Pop: 30 Income: $880/wk Rent: $385/wk
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Pop: 30 Income: $585/wk
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Pop: 30 Income: $462/wk
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Pop: 30 Income: $774/wk Rent: $300/wk
South Springfield
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 Scamander

What is the population of Upper Scamander TAS?

The population of Upper Scamander TAS is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Upper Scamander?

The median personal income in Upper Scamander TAS is $634 per week, or $32,968 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,406 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Scamander?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Scamander TAS is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Scamander?

The median age in Upper Scamander TAS is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Scamander a good suburb to live in?

Upper Scamander is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 60.The median income is $634/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 60709. All dollar figures in AUD.