Franklin, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Franklin TAS is 1,301 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Franklin is $522 per week ($27,144 per year). Median rent in Franklin is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Franklin has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Franklin has a population density of 28 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Franklin is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Franklin is $1,300.

Population
1,301
Census 2021
Median income
$522/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$315/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
52years
Census 2021

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

Franklin vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Franklin is $522 a week, 25% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 287th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $315 a week, $25 more than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 26.1% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 52, 8 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.
MeasureFranklinTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$522/wk$698/wk −25%$766/wk
Household income$1,205/wk$1,408/wk −14%$1,637/wk
Rent$315/wk$290/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,301/mo −0%$1,733/mo
Median age5244 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.1%21.5% +4.6 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 Franklin, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Franklin Population

1,301 residents at the 2021 Census.

Franklin Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$522/wk
$27,144 per year
Ranked 7,989 of 14,663
Median Rent
$315/wk
$1,365 per month
Ranked 4,253 of 14,663
Median Age
52years
14 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Franklin Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,205/wk
Median rent $315/wk
Rent to income 26.1%

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

Median rent in Franklin against your income

About $5,222 a month
Median rent $315/wk
Left after rent $890/wk
Rent share 26.1%

Franklin Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
956
avg ICSEA score
154
total students
Franklin Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 154 students
956
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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Franklin Map

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Franklin, Tasmania: 43.0811°S, 146.9876°E

Franklin Schools (1)

People in Franklin

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (634) Female 51.3% (669)

Population Density

28
people per km²
1,301 people · 45.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,453
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
7.3%
New Zealand
1.2%
South Africa
0.9%
Germany
0.8%
Scotland
0.8%
United States of America
0.8%
Netherlands
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

French
0.5%
Polish
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
German
0.3%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
39.8%
Australian
37.8%
Irish
10.8%
Scottish
8.8%
Australian Aboriginal
5.5%
German
5.4%
Dutch
1.7%
Italian
1.7%
Chinese
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.8%
Welsh
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
50.4%
Not stated
15.4%
Anglican
11.5%
Catholic
11.4%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Uniting Church
2.9%
Buddhism
0.8%
Other religions
0.8%

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
46.1% 520
Separated
3.4% 38
Divorced
10.7% 121
Widowed
10.0% 113
Never married
29.8% 337

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
38.5%
Couple: children under 15
31.4%
Couple: no children under 15
16.3%
One parent: children under 15
8.5%
One parent: no children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.9%
2 persons
44.2%
3 persons
15.0%
4 persons
11.1%
5 persons
4.6%
6+ persons
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Franklin

Housing Tenure

Of the 434 occupied private dwellings in Franklin at the 2021 Census, 16.6% were rented, 48.6% owned outright and 32.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.5% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
48.6% 211 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.3% 140 dwellings
Rented
16.6% 72 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 9 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.0%
2 bedrooms
17.1%
3 bedrooms
49.3%
4 bedrooms
18.6%
5 bedrooms
3.8%
6+ bedrooms
2.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.2%
$300-$449/mo
5.9%
$450-$599/mo
3.0%
$600-$799/mo
11.9%
$800-$999/mo
8.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.1%
1 vehicle
32.0%
2 vehicles
36.9%
3 vehicles
16.2%
4+ vehicles
12.8%

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

Work, income and education in Franklin

Employment

Employed full-time
25.9% 245 people
Employed part-time
23.0% 218 people
Unemployed
3.0% 28 people
Not in labour force
48.2% 456 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.3%
Managers
15.1%
Community & Personal Service
12.8%
Clerical & Administrative
12.2%
Labourers
8.7%
Sales Workers
4.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.4%
$4,000+/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.8%
Did not go to work
12.8%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Walked only
2.2%
Truck
1.9%
Bus
1.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.1%

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
37.1%
Bachelor Degree
26.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.6%
Postgraduate Degree
11.0%
Certificate I/II
4.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.0%
Society & Culture
15.2%
Engineering
14.0%
Health
9.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.0%
Creative Arts
8.0%
Education
7.7%
Agriculture & Environment
7.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.0%
Architecture & Building
5.4%
Information Technology
2.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.8%
Secondary: Government
18.2%
Vocational Education
17.7%
Primary: Catholic
13.6%
Secondary: Catholic
8.6%
Pre-school
6.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.1%
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
78.5%
Has need for assistance
9.1%
Need for assistance not stated
12.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
160
Arthritis
76
Heart disease
50
Asthma
48
Diabetes
36
Lung condition
34
Stroke
31
Cancer
22
Dementia
17
Kidney disease
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 136
Did not provide
85.9% 828

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.3% 237
Not a volunteer
75.7% 738

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.4% 53
Never served
94.6% 936

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
38.4%
1 child
12.8%
2 children
26.3%
3 children
13.9%
4 children
7.3%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
36
1971: 1980
41
1981: 1990
29
1991: 2000
28
2001: 2010
37
2011: 2015
12
2016
9
2018
4
2019
7
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

13.2%
moved in the last year
39.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
993
Moved: same area (SA2)
51
Moved from TAS
49
Moved from NSW
15
Moved from overseas
11
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from ACT
4
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5: 14 hours
30.4%
15: 29 hours
19.4%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
22.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.6%
Step family: no other children
9.1%
Blended family: no other children
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk $115/wk less rent
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Income: $511/wk Rent: $215/wk $100/wk less rent
Primrose Sands
Income: $567/wk Rent: $300/wk $15/wk less rent
Westbury (Tas.)
Income: $578/wk Rent: $260/wk $55/wk less rent
Queenstown (Tas.)
Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk $165/wk less rent
Scottsdale
Income: $543/wk Rent: $210/wk $105/wk less rent
St Helens (Tas.)
Income: $494/wk Rent: $230/wk $85/wk less rent
Beauty Point
Income: $467/wk Rent: $260/wk $55/wk less rent

Suburbs near Franklin

The closest suburb to Franklin is Huonville, 7.8 km away.

Huonville
7.8 km away · income $658/wk · rent $280/wk
Ranelagh
9.6 km away · income $758/wk · rent $330/wk
Cygnet
10.0 km away · income $526/wk · rent $285/wk
Geeveston
12.6 km away · income $554/wk · rent $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin

What is the population of Franklin TAS?

The population of Franklin TAS is 1,301 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 28 people per km². Franklin is ranked #3,595 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Franklin?

The median personal income in Franklin TAS is $522 per week, or $27,144 per year. The median household income is $1,205 per week. Family income is $1,453 per week. Franklin is ranked #7,989 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Franklin?

Median rent in Franklin TAS is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Rent represents 26.1% of household income, which is considered moderate. Franklin ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Franklin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Franklin TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Franklin?

The median age in Franklin TAS is 52 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Franklin a good suburb to live in?

Franklin is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,301. The median income is $522/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.1% 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: 60215. All dollar figures in AUD.