Wivenhoe, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Wivenhoe TAS is 235 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wivenhoe is $509 per week ($26,468 per year). Median rent in Wivenhoe is $243 per week ($1,053 per month). Wivenhoe has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Wivenhoe has a population density of 158 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wivenhoe is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.4% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wivenhoe is $811.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Wivenhoe Population

235 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wivenhoe Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$509/wk

$26,468 per year

Ranked 8,115 of 14,663

Median Rent

$243/wk

$1,053 per month

Ranked 6,599 of 14,663

Median Age

40years

2 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$811/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wivenhoe Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (124) Female 47.9% (114)

Population Density

158

people per km²

235 people · 1.5 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,140

Family income/wk

Wivenhoe 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

Male Female

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

Wivenhoe Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Wivenhoe, 64.6% are owned outright and 35.4% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

64.6%

Owned with mortgage

35.4%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Wivenhoe Religion

No religion

46.4%

Not stated

26.8%

Anglican

12.3%

Catholic

7.2%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Salvation Army

2.1%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Pentecostal

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Wivenhoe Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

31.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.4%

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

Wivenhoe Employment

Employed full-time

28.3% 41 people

Employed part-time

13.8% 20 people

Unemployed

8.3% 12 people

Not in labour force

49.7% 72 people

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

Wivenhoe Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.5%

Bachelor Degree

18.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.9%

Certificate I/II

5.5%

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

Wivenhoe Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.4%

Community & Personal Service

22.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

20.0%

Sales Workers

11.1%

Labourers

8.9%

Professionals

6.7%

Managers

6.7%

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

Wivenhoe Field of Study

Architecture & Building

29.0%

Society & Culture

19.4%

Engineering

16.1%

Health

16.1%

Management & Commerce

9.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.7%

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

Wivenhoe Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wivenhoe Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

13.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

14.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Wivenhoe Marital Status

Married

30.1% 58

Separated

3.1% 6

Divorced

13.0% 25

Widowed

5.2% 10

Never married

48.7% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Wivenhoe Ancestry

Australian

51.1%

English

34.5%

Australian Aboriginal

8.5%

Irish

7.2%

Scottish

3.8%

Chinese

2.1%

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

Wivenhoe School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.0%

Secondary — Government

37.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Primary — Catholic

10.0%

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

Wivenhoe Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

13.0%

No need for assistance

87.0%

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

Wivenhoe Volunteering

Volunteer

13.2% 21

Not a volunteer

86.8% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Wivenhoe Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

33.3%

$600-$799/mo

33.3%

$800-$999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wivenhoe How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.6%

Car (passenger)

9.8%

Did not go to work

6.6%

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

Wivenhoe Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.1%

1 vehicle

43.9%

2 vehicles

24.4%

3 vehicles

15.9%

4+ vehicles

9.8%

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

Wivenhoe Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.7%

2 bedrooms

21.2%

3 bedrooms

57.6%

4 bedrooms

16.5%

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

Wivenhoe Population Mobility

17.5%

moved in the last year

30.2%

moved in the last 5 years

18.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Wivenhoe Indigenous Population

12.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Wivenhoe Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

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

Wivenhoe Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.5%

$150-$299/wk

14.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

12.7%

$500-$649/wk

11.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Wivenhoe Family Structure

Couple — no children

26.1%

Couple — children under 15

21.0%

One parent — children under 15

19.7%

Couple — no children under 15

17.2%

One parent — no children under 15

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Wivenhoe Military Service

Previously served

2.5% 4

Never served

97.5% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Wivenhoe Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

19.7% 29

Did not provide

80.3% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wivenhoe Children Ever Born

No children

30.6%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

14.5%

3 children

33.9%

4 children

11.3%

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

Wivenhoe When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Wivenhoe Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.0%

5–14 hours

32.0%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

28.8%

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

Wivenhoe Household Size

1 person

28.9%

2 persons

44.7%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Wivenhoe Where Residents Moved From

Same address

151

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Wivenhoe Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

50.0%

Step family — no other children

31.3%

Blended family — no other children

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Wivenhoe Schools

schools nearby

government

866

avg ICSEA score

110

total students

Havenview Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 110 students

866

ICSEA

Leighland Christian School - Burnie Campus Independent

Primary

Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus) Independent

Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wivenhoe Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,023/wk

Median rent $243/wk

Rent to income 23.8%

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

Median rent in Wivenhoe against your income

Your weekly income

About $4,433 a month

Median rent $243/wk

Left after rent $780/wk

Rent share 23.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Shorewell Park

Income: $493/wk Rent: $220/wk $23/wk less rent

Upper Burnie

Income: $572/wk Rent: $230/wk $13/wk less rent

Ravenswood (Tas.)

Income: $496/wk Rent: $225/wk $18/wk less rent

Hillcrest (Tas.)

Income: $588/wk Rent: $230/wk $13/wk less rent

East Devonport

Income: $518/wk Rent: $235/wk $8/wk less rent

George Town

Income: $483/wk Rent: $220/wk $23/wk less rent

Goodwood (Tas.)

Income: $580/wk Rent: $225/wk $18/wk less rent

Waverley (Tas.)

Income: $569/wk Rent: $237/wk $6/wk less rent

Wivenhoe vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Wivenhoe is $509 a week, 27% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 298th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $243 a week, $47 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 23.8% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 40, 4 years younger 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.
Measure	Wivenhoe	Typical TAS	Typical Australia
Personal income	$509/wk	$698/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,023/wk	$1,408/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$243/wk	$290/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$811/mo	$1,301/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	40	44	42
Rent share of household income	23.8%	21.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Wivenhoe

The closest suburb to Wivenhoe is Upper Burnie, 2.7 km away.

Upper Burnie

2.7 km away · income $572/wk · rent $230/wk

Acton (Tas.)

3.3 km away · income $625/wk · rent $240/wk

Hillcrest (Tas.)

3.3 km away · income $588/wk · rent $230/wk

Montello

3.5 km away · income $624/wk · rent $240/wk

Romaine

4.0 km away · income $734/wk · rent $280/wk

Park Grove

4.6 km away · income $830/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wivenhoe

What is the population of Wivenhoe TAS?

The population of Wivenhoe TAS is 235 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 158 people per km².Wivenhoe is ranked #6,556 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wivenhoe?

The median personal income in Wivenhoe TAS is $509 per week, or $26,468 per year.The median household income is $1,023 per week.Family income is $1,140 per week.Wivenhoe is ranked #8,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wivenhoe?

Median rent in Wivenhoe TAS is $243 per week ($1,053 per month).Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wivenhoe ranks #6,599 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wivenhoe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wivenhoe TAS is $811. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wivenhoe?

The median age in Wivenhoe TAS is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wivenhoe a good suburb to live in?

Wivenhoe is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 235.The median income is $509/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% 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: 60762. All dollar figures in AUD.