Zeehan, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Zeehan TAS is 722 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Zeehan is $498 per week ($25,896 per year). Median rent in Zeehan is $160 per week ($693 per month). Zeehan has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Zeehan has a population density of 8.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Zeehan is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Zeehan is $606.

Population
722
Census 2021
Median income
$498/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$160/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Zeehan vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Zeehan is $498 a week, 29% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 304th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $160 a week, $130 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 16.8% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 48, 4 years older 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.
MeasureZeehanTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$498/wk$698/wk −29%$766/wk
Household income$951/wk$1,408/wk −32%$1,637/wk
Rent$160/wk$290/wk −45%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$606/mo$1,301/mo −53%$1,733/mo
Median age4844 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.8%21.5% −4.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Zeehan, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Zeehan Population

722 residents at the 2021 Census.

Zeehan Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$498/wk
$25,896 per year
Ranked 8,193 of 14,663
Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
Ranked 8,125 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$606/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Zeehan Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $951/wk
Median rent $160/wk
Rent to income 16.8%

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

Median rent in Zeehan against your income

About $4,121 a month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $791/wk
Rent share 16.8%

Zeehan Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
919
avg ICSEA score
43
total students
Zeehan Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 43 students
919
ICSEA

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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Zeehan Map

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Zeehan, Tasmania: 41.8893°S, 145.3436°E

Zeehan Schools (1)

People in Zeehan

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (369) Female 49.0% (354)

Population Density

8.0
people per km²
722 people · 90.8 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,202
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.2%
New Zealand
1.4%
Singapore
1.0%
Germany
0.8%
Scotland
0.8%
United States of America
0.8%
South Africa
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
1.5%
Mandarin
0.6%
Sinhalese
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.4%
German
0.4%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
42.5%
English
38.0%
Irish
8.2%
Scottish
8.2%
Australian Aboriginal
6.6%
German
5.4%
Welsh
2.1%
Dutch
1.8%
South African
1.1%
Italian
1.0%
Hungarian
0.8%

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

Religion

No religion
51.8%
Not stated
13.4%
Catholic
11.8%
Anglican
10.5%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
2.5%
Islam
1.5%
Christian (other)
1.4%
Uniting Church
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.8% 243
Separated
3.2% 19
Divorced
11.6% 69
Widowed
5.5% 33
Never married
38.8% 231

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.9%
Couple: no children
34.3%
One parent: children under 15
13.5%
Couple: no children under 15
8.5%
One parent: no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
42.9%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
9.8%
4 persons
7.9%
5 persons
2.5%
6+ persons
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Zeehan

Housing Tenure

Of the 317 occupied private dwellings in Zeehan at the 2021 Census, 29.0% were rented, 38.5% owned outright and 24.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.5% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
38.5% 122 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.9% 79 dwellings
Rented
29.0% 92 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 6 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.6%
2 bedrooms
15.6%
3 bedrooms
64.9%
4 bedrooms
11.6%
5 bedrooms
2.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.9%
$300-$449/mo
29.6%
$450-$599/mo
14.8%
$600-$799/mo
22.2%
$800-$999/mo
9.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
46.4%
2 vehicles
31.5%
3 vehicles
12.0%
4+ vehicles
4.7%

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

Work, income and education in Zeehan

Employment

Employed full-time
28.4% 146 people
Employed part-time
15.6% 80 people
Unemployed
4.9% 25 people
Not in labour force
51.2% 263 people

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

Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers
21.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.0%
Managers
15.0%
Labourers
10.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.8%
Professionals
9.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
3.8%
$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
13.1%
$500-$649/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
10.4%
$300-$399/wk
9.4%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.7%
Did not go to work
15.2%
Walked only
7.8%
Car (passenger)
7.4%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.9%

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

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
65.6%
Bachelor Degree
15.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.6%
Certificate I/II
3.3%
Postgraduate Degree
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
44.4%
Society & Culture
12.7%
Management & Commerce
12.7%
Education
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.1%
Architecture & Building
5.6%
Health
4.8%
Information Technology
4.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
42.1%
Secondary: Government
30.7%
Vocational Education
16.7%
Pre-school
7.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
78.8%
Has need for assistance
10.0%
Need for assistance not stated
10.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
117
Arthritis
38
Diabetes
30
Asthma
27
Lung condition
26
Heart disease
25
Kidney disease
18
Cancer
14
Stroke
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
18.4% 98
Did not provide
81.6% 436

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.3% 103
Not a volunteer
80.7% 431

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.6% 25
Never served
95.4% 513

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.2%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
30.1%
3 children
24.0%
4 children
8.1%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
5
1961: 1970
16
1971: 1980
12
1981: 1990
13
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
11
2011: 2015
9
2018
6
2019
3

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

Population Mobility

16.6%
moved in the last year
44.4%
moved in the last 5 years
9.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
532
Moved: same area (SA2)
41
Moved from TAS
41
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from VIC
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5: 14 hours
24.9%
15: 29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
13.9%
Did not do domestic work
28.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.8%
Step family: no other children
9.1%
Blended family: no other children
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)
Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk $10/wk less rent

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zeehan

What is the population of Zeehan TAS?

The population of Zeehan TAS is 722 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 8.0 people per km². Zeehan is ranked #4,442 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Zeehan?

The median personal income in Zeehan TAS is $498 per week, or $25,896 per year. The median household income is $951 per week. Family income is $1,202 per week. Zeehan is ranked #8,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Zeehan?

Median rent in Zeehan TAS is $160 per week ($693 per month). Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Zeehan ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Zeehan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Zeehan TAS is $606. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Zeehan?

The median age in Zeehan TAS is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Zeehan a good suburb to live in?

Zeehan is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 722. The median income is $498/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 60776. All dollar figures in AUD.