Western Junction TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Western Junction TAS is 128 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Western Junction is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Western Junction is $220 per week ($953 per month). Western Junction has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Western Junction has a population density of 8.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Western Junction is $1,354.

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Western Junction Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Western Junction Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$746/wk
$38,792 per year
#4605 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
#7029 of 14,663
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,354/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Western Junction Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (69) Female 48.5% (65)

Population Density

8.6
people per km²
128 people · 14.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,062
Family income/wk

Western Junction 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Western Junction Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.9% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.1% 16 dwellings

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

Western Junction Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Western Junction Religion

No Religion
50.8%
Catholic
15.9%
Anglican
11.9%
Not stated
10.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.8%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Baptist
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Western Junction Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.7%

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

Western Junction Employment

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Employed full-time
40.7% 35 people
Employed part-time
25.6% 22 people
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Not in labour force
33.7% 29 people

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

Western Junction Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.8%
Bachelor Degree
30.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.5%
Certificate I/II
6.1%

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

Western Junction Occupation

Professionals
23.9%
Clerical & Administrative
21.7%
Managers
17.4%
Community & Personal Service
17.4%
Labourers
13.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.5%

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

Western Junction Field of Study

Education
19.1%
Management & Commerce
14.9%
Agriculture & Environment
12.8%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.5%
Architecture & Building
8.5%
Engineering
8.5%
Creative Arts
8.5%
Health
6.4%

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

Western Junction Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Western Junction Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.4%
$4,000+/wk
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Western Junction Marital Status

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Married
49.5% 51
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Divorced
9.7% 10
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Widowed
9.7% 10
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Never married
31.1% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Western Junction Ancestry

Australian
42.8%
English
35.9%
Scottish
9.7%
Irish
7.6%
Dutch
2.1%
Other
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Western Junction School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
42.9%
Secondary — Catholic
21.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
14.3%
Secondary — Government
10.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
10.7%

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

Western Junction Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.2% 12
No need for assistance
94.8% 219

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

Western Junction Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.3% 12
Not a volunteer
86.7% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Western Junction Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
42.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Western Junction How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.3%
Did not go to work
21.7%

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

Western Junction Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.4%
2 vehicles
37.0%
3 vehicles
21.7%
4+ vehicles
10.9%

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

Western Junction Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
40.9%
4 bedrooms
47.7%
5 bedrooms
11.4%

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

Western Junction Population Mobility

20.5%
moved in the last year
35.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Western Junction Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
236
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Western Junction Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Mental health
3

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

Western Junction Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
14.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.1%
$3,500+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Western Junction Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.1%
Couple — no children
25.7%
Couple — no children under 15
25.7%
One parent — children under 15
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Western Junction Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.2% 11
Did not provide
87.8% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Western Junction Children Ever Born

No children
28.0%
2 children
28.0%
3 children
44.0%

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

Western Junction When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
5
2001–2010
8

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

Western Junction Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5–14 hours
28.0%
15–29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
9.0%
Did not do domestic work
27.0%

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

Western Junction Household Size

1 person
34.3%
2 persons
28.6%
3 persons
28.6%
4 persons
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Western Junction Where Residents Moved From

Same address
93
Moved from TAS
16

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

Western Junction Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
52.4%
Step family — no other children
28.6%
Other couple — children only
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Western Junction Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.5%

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

If you earn X in Western Junction

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $1,405/wk
Rent share 13.5%

Western Junction vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Frequently Asked Questions About Western Junction

What is the population of Western Junction TAS?

The population of Western Junction TAS is 128 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.6 people per km².Western Junction is ranked #8,226 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Western Junction?

The median personal income in Western Junction TAS is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.Western Junction is ranked #4,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Western Junction?

Median rent in Western Junction TAS is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Western Junction ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Western Junction?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Western Junction TAS is $1,354. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Western Junction?

The median age in Western Junction TAS is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Western Junction a good suburb to live in?

Western Junction is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 128.The median income is $746/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60745. All dollar figures in AUD.