Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Westwood TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Westwood TAS is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Westwood is $909 per week ($47,268 per year). Median rent in Westwood is $180 per week ($780 per month). Westwood has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Westwood has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westwood is $875.

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Westwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Westwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$909/wk

$47,268 per year

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$875/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Westwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (40) Female 51.8% (43)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

88 people · 84.9 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,549

Family income/wk

Westwood Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Westwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

85.0% 17 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

15.0% 3 dwellings

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

Westwood Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Westwood Religion

No Religion

44.7%

Anglican

24.7%

Uniting Church

9.4%

Not stated

7.1%

Christian (other)

5.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.7%

Catholic

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Westwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.5%

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

Westwood Employment

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Employed full-time

58.6% 34 people

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Employed part-time

27.6% 16 people

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Not in labour force

13.8% 8 people

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

Westwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.7%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

8.6%

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

Westwood Occupation

Managers

50.0%

Professionals

33.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.3%

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

Westwood Field of Study

Health

27.3%

Agriculture & Environment

24.2%

Engineering

12.1%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Education

12.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.1%

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

Westwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Westwood Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.8%

$4,000+/wk

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Westwood Marital Status

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Married

58.1% 43

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Divorced

13.5% 10

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Never married

28.4% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Westwood Ancestry

English

48.4%

Australian

26.4%

Scottish

7.7%

Irish

6.6%

Other

4.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Dutch

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Westwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

36.8%

Secondary — Government

26.3%

Primary — Catholic

21.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.8%

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

Westwood Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 159

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

Westwood Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.4% 15

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Not a volunteer

77.6% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Westwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.5%

Did not go to work

13.5%

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

Westwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.0%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

26.1%

4+ vehicles

17.4%

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

Westwood Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

44.4%

4 bedrooms

38.9%

5 bedrooms

16.7%

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

Westwood Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

35.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Westwood Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

153

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Westwood Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Westwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$1-$149/wk

10.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

22.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,500+/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Westwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.5%

Couple — no children

28.2%

Couple — no children under 15

18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Westwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.5% 4

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Did not provide

93.5% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Westwood Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Westwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.1%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

11.9%

30+ hours

6.8%

Did not do domestic work

27.1%

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

Westwood Household Size

1 person

31.0%

2 persons

27.6%

4 persons

20.7%

5 persons

10.3%

6+ persons

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Westwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Westwood Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,625/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 6.9%

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

If you earn X in Westwood

Your weekly income

≈ $11,375/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $2,445/wk

Rent share 6.9%

Westwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Apsley (Tas.)

Pop: 44 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $57/wk

Cuckoo

Pop: 44 Income: $725/wk

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

Compare Westwood (Tas.)

Westwood (Tas.) vs Apsley (Tas.) →Westwood (Tas.) vs Cuckoo →Westwood (Tas.) vs Montumana →Westwood (Tas.) vs Whitefoord →

Frequently Asked Questions About Westwood

What is the population of Westwood TAS?

The population of Westwood TAS is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Westwood?

The median personal income in Westwood TAS is $909 per week, or $47,268 per year.The median household income is $2,625 per week.Family income is $2,549 per week.

How much is rent in Westwood?

Median rent in Westwood TAS is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 6.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Westwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westwood TAS is $875. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Westwood?

The median age in Westwood TAS is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Westwood a good suburb to live in?

Westwood is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 88.The median income is $909/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.9% 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: 60747. All dollar figures in AUD.