Westbury, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Westbury TAS is 2,272 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Westbury is $578 per week ($30,056 per year). Median rent in Westbury is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Westbury has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Westbury has a population density of 24 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Westbury is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Hindi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westbury is $1,249.

Population
2,272
Census 2021
Median income
$578/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$260/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Westbury vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Westbury is $578 a week, 17% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 254th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $30 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 23.2% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 49, 5 years older than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWestburyTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$578/wk$698/wk −17%$766/wk
Household income$1,122/wk$1,408/wk −20%$1,637/wk
Rent$260/wk$290/wk −10%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,249/mo$1,301/mo −4%$1,733/mo
Median age4944 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.2%21.5% +1.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Westbury, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Westbury Population

2,272 residents at the 2021 Census.

Westbury Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$578/wk
$30,056 per year
Ranked 7,404 of 14,663
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
Ranked 5,884 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,249/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Westbury Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,122/wk
Median rent $260/wk
Rent to income 23.2%

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

Median rent in Westbury against your income

About $4,862 a month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $862/wk
Rent share 23.2%

Westbury Map

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Westbury, Tasmania: 41.5005°S, 146.8234°E

Westbury

People in Westbury

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (1,118) Female 50.8% (1,156)

Population Density

24
people per km²
2,272 people · 93.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,394
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.0%
New Zealand
1.8%
Netherlands
0.7%
Scotland
0.7%
United States of America
0.5%
Germany
0.3%
Nepal
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Hindi
0.4%
Cantonese
0.3%
Nepali
0.3%
Japanese
0.2%
Punjabi
0.2%
Mandarin
0.1%
German
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
50.6%
Australian
43.5%
Irish
11.8%
Scottish
9.9%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
German
2.8%
Dutch
2.0%
Italian
0.8%
Polish
0.7%
Maltese
0.7%
Maori
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
45.9%
Anglican
15.8%
Catholic
13.2%
Not stated
6.9%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Baptist
3.6%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.8% 949
Separated
3.7% 70
Divorced
10.8% 206
Widowed
5.7% 109
Never married
29.9% 570

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
40.7%
Couple: children under 15
34.5%
Couple: no children under 15
11.5%
One parent: children under 15
9.4%
One parent: no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
43.2%
3 persons
14.4%
4 persons
8.2%
5 persons
4.8%
6+ persons
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Westbury

Housing Tenure

Of the 945 occupied private dwellings in Westbury at the 2021 Census, 20.0% were rented, 45.0% owned outright and 31.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 16 dwellings
Owned outright
45.0% 425 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.2% 295 dwellings
Rented
20.0% 189 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.1%
2 bedrooms
20.8%
3 bedrooms
53.7%
4 bedrooms
17.1%
5 bedrooms
4.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
9.7%
$800-$999/mo
13.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
32.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
11.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.9%
1 vehicle
27.8%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3 vehicles
18.0%
4+ vehicles
12.2%

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

Work, income and education in Westbury

Employment

Employed full-time
29.6% 521 people
Employed part-time
21.0% 369 people
Unemployed
3.0% 52 people
Not in labour force
46.4% 816 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
22.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.5%
Community & Personal Service
14.7%
Managers
14.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.2%
Labourers
7.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.6%
Sales Workers
3.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
10.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.2%
$4,000+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
8.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.4%
Did not go to work
14.0%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Truck
2.0%
Walked only
2.0%
Bicycle
0.6%
Bus
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Bachelor Degree
24.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.3%
Postgraduate Degree
6.2%
Certificate I/II
4.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.0%
Engineering
16.3%
Health
15.4%
Society & Culture
14.0%
Architecture & Building
9.4%
Agriculture & Environment
8.4%
Education
7.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.7%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Information Technology
0.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
44.1%
Secondary: Government
21.0%
Vocational Education
10.3%
Secondary: Catholic
7.7%
Pre-school
6.4%
Primary: Catholic
4.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.4%
Has need for assistance
6.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
251
Arthritis
131
Asthma
110
Heart disease
86
Diabetes
82
Lung condition
78
Cancer
49
Kidney disease
31
Stroke
31

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 269
Did not provide
85.2% 1,548

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.6% 372
Not a volunteer
79.4% 1,436

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.2% 76
Never served
95.8% 1,750

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.9%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
28.4%
3 children
16.7%
4 children
9.7%
5+ children
4.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
32
1961: 1970
57
1971: 1980
52
1981: 1990
39
1991: 2000
37
2001: 2010
24
2011: 2015
18
2016
3
2017
6
2018
8
2019
6

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

Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
37.5%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,912
Moved from TAS
148
Moved: same area (SA2)
45
Moved from QLD
20
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from overseas
5
Moved from WA
4
Moved from NT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5: 14 hours
28.9%
15: 29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.0%
Step family: no other children
6.5%
Blended family: no other children
5.1%
Other couple: children only
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westbury

What is the population of Westbury TAS?

The population of Westbury TAS is 2,272 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 24 people per km². Westbury is ranked #2,847 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Westbury?

The median personal income in Westbury TAS is $578 per week, or $30,056 per year. The median household income is $1,122 per week. Family income is $1,394 per week. Westbury is ranked #7,404 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Westbury?

Median rent in Westbury TAS is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Rent represents 23.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Westbury ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Westbury?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westbury TAS is $1,249. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Westbury?

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

Is Westbury a good suburb to live in?

Westbury is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 2,272. The median income is $578/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.2% 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: 60743. All dollar figures in AUD.