Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Weegena TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Weegena TAS is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Weegena is $490 per week ($25,480 per year). Median rent in Weegena is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Weegena has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Weegena has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Weegena is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weegena is $781.

Weegena Map

📍

Loading map…

Weegena Population

residents (Census 2021)

Weegena Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$490/wk

$25,480 per year

🏠

Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

👤

Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$781/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Weegena Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (45) Female 49.4% (44)

Population Density

2.3

people per km²

89 people · 39.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Weegena Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Weegena Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

73.1% 19 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

26.9% 7 dwellings

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

Weegena Country of Birth

Australia

92.5%

England

7.5%

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

Weegena Religion

No Religion

55.8%

Anglican

14.7%

Not stated

8.4%

Christian (other)

8.4%

Buddhism

6.3%

Catholic

3.2%

Baptist

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Weegena Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.8%

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

Weegena Employment

💼

Employed full-time

36.9% 24 people

⏰

Employed part-time

20.0% 13 people

🏠

Not in labour force

43.1% 28 people

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

Weegena Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.3%

Postgraduate Degree

27.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.8%

Bachelor Degree

10.3%

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

Weegena Occupation

Professionals

40.7%

Managers

33.3%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.1%

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

Weegena Field of Study

Engineering

24.1%

Health

20.7%

Agriculture & Environment

13.8%

Education

13.8%

Management & Commerce

13.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.8%

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

Weegena Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Weegena Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

16.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

36.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Weegena Marital Status

💍

Married

42.1% 32

📋

Divorced

11.8% 9

👤

Never married

46.1% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Weegena Ancestry

Australian

37.2%

English

21.2%

Irish

13.1%

Scottish

12.4%

German

11.7%

Italian

2.2%

Other

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Weegena School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

50.0%

Primary — Government

25.0%

Vocational Education

25.0%

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

Weegena Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 5

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 164

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

Weegena Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

44.2% 34

—

Not a volunteer

55.8% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Weegena Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

28.6%

$300-$449/mo

35.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Weegena How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.3%

Other

9.4%

Did not go to work

9.4%

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

Weegena Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.4%

2 vehicles

26.3%

3 vehicles

31.6%

4+ vehicles

23.7%

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

Weegena Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.1%

3 bedrooms

51.6%

4 bedrooms

19.4%

5 bedrooms

12.9%

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

Weegena Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

43.2%

moved in the last 5 years

6.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Weegena Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

188

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Weegena Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Arthritis

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

Weegena Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.7%

$150-$299/wk

12.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

17.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Weegena Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.1%

Couple — children under 15

38.4%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Weegena Military Service

🏅

Previously served

7.0% 5

👤

Never served

93.0% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Weegena Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 12

—

Did not provide

83.8% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Weegena Children Ever Born

No children

32.1%

1 child

10.7%

2 children

25.0%

3 children

21.4%

5+ children

10.7%

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

Weegena When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Weegena Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

24.6%

15–29 hours

17.4%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

27.5%

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

Weegena Household Size

1 person

10.0%

2 persons

46.7%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

20.0%

6+ persons

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Weegena Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

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

Weegena Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Weegena Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.4%

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

If you earn X in Weegena

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $992/wk

Rent share 24.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Westbury (Tas.)

Income: $578/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $60/wk

Campbell Town

Income: $511/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $105/wk

West Ulverstone

Income: $541/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $80/wk

Deloraine

Income: $559/wk Rent: $243/wk Save: $77/wk

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $170/wk

Scottsdale

Income: $543/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $110/wk

Beaconsfield (Tas.)

Income: $518/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $90/wk

Cygnet

Income: $526/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $35/wk

Weegena 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 Weegena

Weegena vs Montumana →Weegena vs Whitefoord →Weegena vs Cairns Bay →Weegena vs Herrick →

Frequently Asked Questions About Weegena

What is the population of Weegena TAS?

The population of Weegena TAS is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Weegena?

The median personal income in Weegena TAS is $490 per week, or $25,480 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Weegena?

Median rent in Weegena TAS is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Weegena?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weegena TAS is $781. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Weegena?

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

Is Weegena a good suburb to live in?

Weegena is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 89.The median income is $490/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Hobart Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60726. All dollar figures in AUD.