Deloraine, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Deloraine TAS is 3,035 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Deloraine is $559 per week ($29,068 per year). Median rent in Deloraine is $243 per week ($1,053 per month). Deloraine has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Deloraine has a population density of 34 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Deloraine is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Deloraine is $1,203.

Population
3,035
Census 2021
Median income
$559/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$243/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

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

Deloraine vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Deloraine is $559 a week, 20% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 265th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $243 a week, $47 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 24.5% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 50, 6 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.
MeasureDeloraineTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$559/wk$698/wk −20%$766/wk
Household income$990/wk$1,408/wk −30%$1,637/wk
Rent$243/wk$290/wk −16%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,203/mo$1,301/mo −8%$1,733/mo
Median age5044 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.5%21.5% +3.0 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 Deloraine, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Deloraine Population

3,035 residents at the 2021 Census.

Deloraine Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$559/wk
$29,068 per year
Ranked 7,618 of 14,663
Median Rent
$243/wk
$1,053 per month
Ranked 6,599 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,203/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Deloraine Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $990/wk
Median rent $243/wk
Rent to income 24.5%

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

Median rent in Deloraine against your income

About $4,290 a month
Median rent $243/wk
Left after rent $747/wk
Rent share 24.5%

Deloraine Schools

4
schools nearby
2
government
952
avg ICSEA score
643
total students
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 73 students
987
ICSEA
Deloraine Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 285 students
945
ICSEA
Giant Steps Tasmania Independent
Combined · U · 50 students
942
ICSEA
Deloraine High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 235 students
932
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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Deloraine, Tasmania: 41.5369°S, 146.6598°E

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People in Deloraine

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.4% (1,408) Female 53.6% (1,624)

Population Density

34
people per km²
3,035 people · 90.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,446
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
5.0%
New Zealand
1.4%
Philippines
1.0%
Netherlands
0.7%
South Africa
0.6%
Nepal
0.4%
United States of America
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

Tagalog
0.6%
Nepali
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
Urdu
0.3%
German
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Russian
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
47.0%
Australian
41.3%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
9.3%
Australian Aboriginal
5.5%
German
4.1%
Dutch
2.0%
Italian
1.0%
Filipino
1.0%
New Zealander
0.9%
Chinese
0.9%

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
39.9%
Anglican
19.4%
Catholic
13.3%
Not stated
6.9%
Brethren
4.1%
Uniting Church
3.7%
Christian (other)
2.9%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.8% 1,136
Separated
3.6% 93
Divorced
11.6% 302
Widowed
9.0% 234
Never married
32.0% 831

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.1%
Couple: children under 15
32.3%
Couple: no children under 15
14.4%
One parent: children under 15
10.2%
One parent: no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.7%
2 persons
36.7%
3 persons
13.0%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
4.2%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Deloraine

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,251 occupied private dwellings in Deloraine at the 2021 Census, 27.8% were rented, 44.8% owned outright and 24.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 15 dwellings
Owned outright
44.8% 561 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.5% 306 dwellings
Rented
27.8% 348 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 21 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.2%
2 bedrooms
22.6%
3 bedrooms
50.8%
4 bedrooms
14.7%
5 bedrooms
4.5%
6+ bedrooms
2.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.1%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
3.7%
$600-$799/mo
7.4%
$800-$999/mo
12.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
12.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.0%
1 vehicle
38.6%
2 vehicles
33.4%
3 vehicles
13.8%
4+ vehicles
9.1%

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

Work, income and education in Deloraine

Employment

Employed full-time
26.3% 629 people
Employed part-time
21.0% 503 people
Unemployed
2.8% 67 people
Not in labour force
49.9% 1,196 people

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

Occupation

Managers
20.2%
Professionals
19.3%
Community & Personal Service
18.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.5%
Labourers
8.8%
Clerical & Administrative
8.5%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
13.1%
$500-$649/wk
10.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.6%
$4,000+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
8.4%
$300-$399/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.6%
Did not go to work
13.0%
Walked only
6.5%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Truck
1.4%
Bus
0.8%
Other
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.1%

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
43.0%
Bachelor Degree
22.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
6.4%
Certificate I/II
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.3%
Society & Culture
15.4%
Engineering
14.2%
Health
13.5%
Architecture & Building
9.5%
Education
8.2%
Agriculture & Environment
7.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%
Creative Arts
1.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%
Information Technology
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.5%
Secondary: Government
26.6%
Primary: Catholic
10.1%
Vocational Education
9.9%
Pre-school
7.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Secondary: Catholic
5.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%

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
85.3%
Has need for assistance
9.8%
Need for assistance not stated
4.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
328
Arthritis
174
Diabetes
128
Asthma
114
Lung condition
112
Heart disease
98
Cancer
64
Kidney disease
60
Stroke
45
Dementia
17

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 351
Did not provide
85.6% 2,081

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.3% 596
Not a volunteer
75.7% 1,854

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 5
Previously served
4.4% 109
Never served
95.3% 2,337

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.2%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
28.8%
3 children
18.1%
4 children
8.4%
5+ children
2.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
43
1961: 1970
83
1971: 1980
63
1981: 1990
51
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
33
2011: 2015
45
2016
11
2017
17
2018
14
2019
9
2020
11
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

13.6%
moved in the last year
39.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,457
Moved: same area (SA2)
154
Moved from TAS
120
Moved from NSW
37
Moved from VIC
34
Moved from QLD
30
Moved from WA
8
Moved from overseas
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.4%
5: 14 hours
27.2%
15: 29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
28.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.8%
Step family: no other children
9.3%
Blended family: no other children
4.1%
Other couple: children only
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deloraine

What is the population of Deloraine TAS?

The population of Deloraine TAS is 3,035 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 34 people per km². Deloraine is ranked #2,394 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Deloraine?

The median personal income in Deloraine TAS is $559 per week, or $29,068 per year. The median household income is $990 per week. Family income is $1,446 per week. Deloraine is ranked #7,618 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Deloraine?

Median rent in Deloraine TAS is $243 per week ($1,053 per month). Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Deloraine ranks #6,599 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Deloraine?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Deloraine TAS is $1,203. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Deloraine?

The median age in Deloraine TAS is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Deloraine a good suburb to live in?

Deloraine is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 3,035. The median income is $559/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% 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: 60148. All dollar figures in AUD.