Cygnet, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Cygnet TAS is 1,742 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cygnet is $526 per week ($27,352 per year). Median rent in Cygnet is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Cygnet has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Cygnet has a population density of 31 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cygnet is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japanese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cygnet is $1,280.

Population
1,742
Census 2021
Median income
$526/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$285/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

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

Cygnet vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Cygnet is $526 a week, 25% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 285th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $285 a week, $5 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 27.4% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 46, 2 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.
MeasureCygnetTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$526/wk$698/wk −25%$766/wk
Household income$1,041/wk$1,408/wk −26%$1,637/wk
Rent$285/wk$290/wk −2%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,280/mo$1,301/mo −2%$1,733/mo
Median age4644 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.4%21.5% +5.8 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 Cygnet, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Cygnet Population

1,742 residents at the 2021 Census.

Cygnet Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$526/wk
$27,352 per year
Ranked 7,962 of 14,663
Median Rent
$285/wk
$1,235 per month
Ranked 5,291 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,280/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Cygnet Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,041/wk
Median rent $285/wk
Rent to income 27.4%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Cygnet against your income

About $4,511 a month
Median rent $285/wk
Left after rent $756/wk
Rent share 27.4%

Cygnet Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
929
avg ICSEA score
408
total students
Cygnet Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 190 students
968
ICSEA
St James Catholic College Catholic
Combined · Prep-10 · 218 students
889
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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Cygnet, Tasmania: 43.1341°S, 147.0868°E

Cygnet Schools (2)

People in Cygnet

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (834) Female 52.2% (909)

Population Density

31
people per km²
1,742 people · 57.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,344
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
7.1%
New Zealand
1.6%
Netherlands
0.7%
Scotland
0.7%
United States of America
0.7%
Germany
0.6%
Canada
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Japanese
0.8%
Arabic
0.7%
Spanish
0.6%
Mandarin
0.6%
German
0.6%
French
0.5%
Greek
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
45.1%
Australian
35.2%
Irish
16.5%
Australian Aboriginal
14.2%
Scottish
11.9%
German
4.6%
Dutch
2.4%
French
1.0%
Welsh
1.0%
Italian
0.7%
Lebanese
0.7%

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
50.8%
Catholic
21.9%
Anglican
10.8%
Not stated
8.6%
Christian (other)
1.6%
Uniting Church
0.9%
Eastern Orthodox
0.9%
Other religious groups
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

17.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.2% 583
Separated
4.6% 65
Divorced
12.1% 171
Widowed
5.2% 73
Never married
37.0% 524

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
33.8%
Couple: no children
31.0%
One parent: children under 15
16.1%
Couple: no children under 15
12.9%
One parent: no children under 15
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.6%
2 persons
34.7%
3 persons
12.7%
4 persons
11.8%
5 persons
5.1%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Cygnet

Housing Tenure

Of the 686 occupied private dwellings in Cygnet at the 2021 Census, 22.6% were rented, 43.3% owned outright and 30.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.3% 16 dwellings
Owned outright
43.3% 297 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.2% 207 dwellings
Rented
22.6% 155 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.9% 20 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.9%
2 bedrooms
20.4%
3 bedrooms
53.3%
4 bedrooms
16.5%
5 bedrooms
2.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.9%
$300-$449/mo
5.4%
$450-$599/mo
6.9%
$600-$799/mo
8.4%
$800-$999/mo
6.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
12.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.8%
1 vehicle
40.3%
2 vehicles
34.4%
3 vehicles
9.3%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

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

Work, income and education in Cygnet

Employment

Employed full-time
24.3% 311 people
Employed part-time
20.7% 265 people
Unemployed
3.3% 42 people
Not in labour force
51.7% 661 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
29.3%
Managers
16.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.1%
Community & Personal Service
12.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.1%
Labourers
5.6%
Sales Workers
4.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
2.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
13.6%
$500-$649/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.7%
$4,000+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.1%
Did not go to work
11.0%
Walked only
6.4%
Car (passenger)
6.2%
Bus
1.4%
Truck
1.2%
Other
1.0%
Bicycle
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.8%

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
36.2%
Bachelor Degree
28.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Postgraduate Degree
10.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
3.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.7%
Society & Culture
12.7%
Engineering
12.7%
Education
11.9%
Architecture & Building
11.7%
Health
10.9%
Creative Arts
6.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%
Agriculture & Environment
4.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Information Technology
2.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.0%
Secondary: Government
20.3%
Secondary: Catholic
13.6%
Primary: Catholic
11.8%
Vocational Education
9.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.5%
Pre-school
3.6%

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
85.9%
Has need for assistance
7.1%
Need for assistance not stated
7.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
211
Arthritis
96
Asthma
72
Heart disease
53
Diabetes
45
Lung condition
41
Cancer
29
Kidney disease
20
Stroke
13
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.9% 168
Did not provide
87.1% 1,132

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.2% 290
Not a volunteer
77.8% 1,014

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.3% 56
Never served
95.7% 1,253

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.1%
1 child
17.1%
2 children
24.3%
3 children
17.1%
4 children
10.9%
5+ children
3.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
38
1971: 1980
49
1981: 1990
41
1991: 2000
31
2001: 2010
48
2011: 2015
15
2016
8
2017
4
2018
7
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

11.4%
moved in the last year
38.1%
moved in the last 5 years
6.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,416
Moved from TAS
63
Moved: same area (SA2)
62
Moved from NSW
22
Moved from VIC
19
Moved from QLD
8
Moved from WA
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5: 14 hours
31.9%
15: 29 hours
14.5%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
22.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.7%
Step family: no other children
11.0%
Blended family: no other children
7.1%
Intact family: other children present
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $518/wk Rent: $230/wk $55/wk less rent
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Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk $135/wk less rent
Scottsdale
Income: $543/wk Rent: $210/wk $75/wk less rent
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Income: $539/wk Rent: $255/wk $30/wk less rent
Geeveston
Income: $554/wk Rent: $270/wk $15/wk less rent
Westbury (Tas.)
Income: $578/wk Rent: $260/wk $25/wk less rent
Campbell Town
Income: $511/wk Rent: $215/wk $70/wk less rent
Upper Burnie
Income: $572/wk Rent: $230/wk $55/wk less rent

Suburbs near Cygnet

The closest suburb to Cygnet is Franklin (Tas.), 10.0 km away.

Franklin (Tas.)
10.0 km away · income $522/wk · rent $315/wk
Huonville
11.8 km away · income $658/wk · rent $280/wk
Snug
12.0 km away · income $698/wk · rent $350/wk
Ranelagh
16.5 km away · income $758/wk · rent $330/wk
Margate (Tas.)
16.8 km away · income $828/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cygnet

What is the population of Cygnet TAS?

The population of Cygnet TAS is 1,742 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 31 people per km². Cygnet is ranked #3,213 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cygnet?

The median personal income in Cygnet TAS is $526 per week, or $27,352 per year. The median household income is $1,041 per week. Family income is $1,344 per week. Cygnet is ranked #7,962 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cygnet?

Median rent in Cygnet TAS is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Rent represents 27.4% of household income, which is considered moderate. Cygnet ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cygnet?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cygnet TAS is $1,280. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cygnet?

The median age in Cygnet TAS is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cygnet a good suburb to live in?

Cygnet is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,742. The median income is $526/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.4% 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: 60143. All dollar figures in AUD.