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Westerway TAS — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Westerway, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Westerway TAS is 210 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Westerway is $493 per week ($25,636 per year). Median rent in Westerway is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Westerway has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Westerway has a population density of 6.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Westerway is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westerway is $921.
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Westerway Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Westerway Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Westerway Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Westerway Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Westerway Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Westerway Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Westerway Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Westerway Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Westerway Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Westerway Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Westerway Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Westerway Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Westerway Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Westerway School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Westerway Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Westerway Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Westerway Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Westerway How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Westerway Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Westerway Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Westerway Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Westerway Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Westerway Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Westerway Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Westerway Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Westerway Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Westerway Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Westerway Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Westerway When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Westerway Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Westerway Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Westerway Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Westerway Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Westerway Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Westerway
What is the population of Westerway TAS?
The population of Westerway TAS is 210 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.4 people per km².Westerway is ranked #6,834 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Westerway?
The median personal income in Westerway TAS is $493 per week, or $25,636 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,093 per week.Westerway is ranked #8,265 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Westerway?
Median rent in Westerway TAS is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 30.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Westerway ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Westerway?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westerway TAS is $921. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Westerway?
The median age in Westerway TAS is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Westerway a good suburb to live in?
Westerway is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 210.The median income is $493/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.0% 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: 60746. All dollar figures in AUD.