Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Wynyard TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wynyard TAS is 6,296 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wynyard is $596 per week ($30,992 per year). Median rent in Wynyard is $221 per week ($958 per month). Wynyard has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Wynyard has a population density of 121.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wynyard is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wynyard is $1,213.

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Wynyard Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wynyard Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$596/wk

$30,992 per year

#7149 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$221/wk

$958 per month

#7025 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,213/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wynyard Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (3,009) Female 52.2% (3,290)

Population Density

121.1

people per km²

6,296 people · 52.0 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,490

Family income/wk

Wynyard 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 & Locality (SAL)

Wynyard Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.7% 1,092 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.3% 767 dwellings

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

Wynyard Country of Birth

Australia

94.9%

England

4.4%

Canada

0.3%

Croatia

0.1%

Germany

0.1%

India

0.1%

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

Wynyard Religion

No Religion

52.3%

Anglican

13.3%

Catholic

13.1%

Not stated

8.0%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Baptist

3.8%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Pentecostal

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wynyard Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.9%

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

Wynyard Languages Spoken at Home

Other

38.0%

IAL Nepali

26.0%

Afrikaans

12.0%

Japan

12.0%

SAL Tot

6.0%

Spanish

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wynyard Employment

💼

Employed full-time

28.2% 1,346 people

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Employed part-time

19.7% 942 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 133 people

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Not in labour force

49.3% 2,352 people

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

Wynyard Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.6%

Bachelor Degree

20.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.7%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

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

Wynyard Occupation

Professionals

22.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.4%

Community & Personal Service

17.1%

Managers

13.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Labourers

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.7%

Sales Workers

5.2%

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

Wynyard Field of Study

Engineering

20.9%

Management & Commerce

16.8%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Health

12.9%

Education

9.8%

Architecture & Building

8.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.9%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Information Technology

1.2%

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

Wynyard Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wynyard Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

13.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wynyard Marital Status

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Married

47.3% 2,477

↔️

Separated

3.5% 183

📋

Divorced

10.6% 556

🕊️

Widowed

9.0% 469

👤

Never married

29.6% 1,551

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wynyard Ancestry

English

35.9%

Australian

34.9%

Scottish

7.4%

Irish

6.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.7%

Other

2.6%

German

2.5%

Dutch

1.3%

Italian

0.7%

Welsh

0.4%

New Zealander

0.4%

Chinese

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wynyard School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.7%

Secondary — Government

22.5%

Primary — Catholic

13.4%

Vocational Education

10.8%

Pre-school

7.3%

Secondary — Catholic

7.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

0.9%

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

Wynyard Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.7% 1,152

✅

No need for assistance

90.3% 10,743

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

Wynyard Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.4% 855

—

Not a volunteer

82.6% 4,061

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wynyard Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.2%

$300-$449/mo

5.0%

$450-$599/mo

3.5%

$600-$799/mo

7.7%

$800-$999/mo

12.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wynyard How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.7%

Did not go to work

13.6%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Walked only

3.3%

Truck

0.8%

Bus

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

Bicycle

0.2%

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

Wynyard Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.6%

1 vehicle

38.2%

2 vehicles

33.4%

3 vehicles

13.0%

4+ vehicles

6.9%

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

Wynyard Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.0%

2 bedrooms

22.1%

3 bedrooms

52.9%

4 bedrooms

17.1%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Wynyard Population Mobility

12.6%

moved in the last year

37.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wynyard Indigenous Population

10.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,239

Indigenous residents

10,787

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wynyard Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

705

Arthritis

324

Asthma

313

Lung condition

235

Diabetes

233

Heart disease

230

Kidney disease

123

Stroke

116

Cancer

112

Dementia

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

Wynyard Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wynyard Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.5%

Couple — children under 15

34.1%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — children under 15

11.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wynyard Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 178

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Never served

96.4% 4,749

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wynyard Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 782

—

Did not provide

84.1% 4,130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wynyard Children Ever Born

No children

24.0%

1 child

10.5%

2 children

30.7%

3 children

21.6%

4 children

10.1%

5+ children

3.0%

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

Wynyard When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

155

1971–1980

101

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2020

2021

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

Wynyard Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

27.4%

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

Wynyard Household Size

1 person

34.2%

2 persons

38.0%

3 persons

10.8%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

4.1%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wynyard Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,124

Moved from TAS

376

Moved — same area (SA2)

224

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

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

Wynyard Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.4%

Step family — no other children

7.7%

Blended family — no other children

6.8%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Other couple — children only

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wynyard Schools

schools nearby

government

983

avg ICSEA score

187

total students

St Brigid's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 187 students

983

ICSEA

Indie School - Devonport (Wynard Campus) Independent

Secondary

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

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Wynyard Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,042/wk

Median Rent $221/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

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

If you earn X in Wynyard

Your weekly income

≈ $4,515/month

Median rent $221/wk

Left after rent $821/wk

Rent share 21.2%

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Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $71/wk

Scottsdale

Income: $543/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $11/wk

George Town

Income: $483/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $1/wk

Sheffield

Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $21/wk

Shorewell Park

Income: $493/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $1/wk

Wynyard vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Risdon Vale

Pop: 3,171 Income: $612/wk Rent: $320/wk

Midway Point

Pop: 3,384 Income: $780/wk Rent: $370/wk

Hobart

Pop: 3,390 Income: $667/wk Rent: $380/wk

Geilston Bay

Pop: 3,461 Income: $845/wk Rent: $380/wk

Perth (Tas.)

Pop: 3,472 Income: $759/wk Rent: $280/wk

Invermay (Tas.)

Pop: 3,498 Income: $626/wk Rent: $285/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wynyard

What is the population of Wynyard TAS?

The population of Wynyard TAS is 6,296 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 121.1 people per km².Wynyard is ranked #1,234 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wynyard?

The median personal income in Wynyard TAS is $596 per week, or $30,992 per year.The median household income is $1,042 per week.Family income is $1,490 per week.Wynyard is ranked #7,149 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wynyard?

Median rent in Wynyard TAS is $221 per week ($958 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wynyard ranks #7,025 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wynyard?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wynyard TAS is $1,213. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wynyard?

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

Is Wynyard a good suburb to live in?

Wynyard is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 6,296.The median income is $596/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% 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: 60769. All dollar figures in AUD.