Grindelwald, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Grindelwald TAS is 1,037 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Grindelwald is $661 per week ($34,372 per year). Median rent in Grindelwald is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). Grindelwald has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Grindelwald has a population density of 175 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Grindelwald is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grindelwald is $1,625.

Population
1,037
Census 2021
Median income
$661/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$405/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

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

Grindelwald vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Grindelwald is $661 a week, 5% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 197th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $405 a week, $115 more than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 24.9% 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.
MeasureGrindelwaldTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$661/wk$698/wk −5%$766/wk
Household income$1,625/wk$1,408/wk +15%$1,637/wk
Rent$405/wk$290/wk +40%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,625/mo$1,301/mo +25%$1,733/mo
Median age5044 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.9%21.5% +3.4 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 Grindelwald, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Grindelwald Population

1,037 residents at the 2021 Census.

Grindelwald Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$661/wk
$34,372 per year
Ranked 6,140 of 14,663
Median Rent
$405/wk
$1,755 per month
Ranked 1,818 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Grindelwald Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,625/wk
Median rent $405/wk
Rent to income 24.9%

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

Median rent in Grindelwald against your income

About $7,042 a month
Median rent $405/wk
Left after rent $1,220/wk
Rent share 24.9%

Grindelwald Map

Grindelwald, Tasmania Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Grindelwald, Tasmania: 41.3524°S, 147.0058°E

Grindelwald

People in Grindelwald

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (507) Female 51.1% (529)

Population Density

175
people per km²
1,037 people · 5.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,928
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
8.3%
Netherlands
1.9%
South Africa
1.4%
Germany
1.1%
United States of America
1.0%
Iran
0.9%
New Zealand
0.9%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.0%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.8%
German
0.6%
Turkish
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Punjabi
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
41.7%
Australian
41.3%
Scottish
12.2%
Irish
8.8%
Dutch
5.5%
German
4.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.2%
Italian
2.0%
Chinese
1.6%
Welsh
1.2%
South African
1.0%

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
42.0%
Anglican
13.1%
Catholic
12.8%
Not stated
6.9%
Christian (other)
6.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
5.0%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Baptist
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
65.9% 559
Separated
1.3% 11
Divorced
5.1% 43
Widowed
6.5% 55
Never married
21.2% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.4%
Couple: no children
34.2%
Couple: no children under 15
19.0%
One parent: children under 15
4.8%
One parent: no children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.7%
2 persons
41.2%
3 persons
14.4%
4 persons
17.1%
5 persons
5.3%
6+ persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Grindelwald

Housing Tenure

Of the 372 occupied private dwellings in Grindelwald at the 2021 Census, 4.0% were rented, 56.5% owned outright and 38.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
56.5% 210 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.4% 143 dwellings
Rented
4.0% 15 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 4 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
1.4%
2 bedrooms
13.9%
3 bedrooms
35.9%
4 bedrooms
37.2%
5 bedrooms
9.2%
6+ bedrooms
2.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
7.5%
$800-$999/mo
6.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.7%
1 vehicle
26.7%
2 vehicles
40.1%
3 vehicles
16.9%
4+ vehicles
13.6%

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

Work, income and education in Grindelwald

Employment

Employed full-time
26.0% 208 people
Employed part-time
21.6% 173 people
Unemployed
3.2% 26 people
Not in labour force
49.2% 394 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
35.1%
Managers
14.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%
Sales Workers
6.6%
Labourers
4.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.2%
$4,000+/wk
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.6%
$1-$149/wk
6.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.1%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Car (passenger)
4.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.6%

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
32.2%
Bachelor Degree
28.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.4%
Postgraduate Degree
9.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.5%
Certificate I/II
4.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.4%
Health
19.3%
Engineering
16.3%
Education
12.6%
Society & Culture
9.6%
Architecture & Building
5.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Information Technology
1.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.1%
Creative Arts
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
21.2%
Primary: Government
21.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
13.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
13.2%
Vocational Education
9.4%
Primary: Catholic
9.0%
Secondary: Catholic
6.1%
Pre-school
6.1%

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
88.5%
Has need for assistance
6.1%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
84
Arthritis
56
Asthma
39
Heart disease
36
Lung condition
30
Diabetes
26
Kidney disease
23
Cancer
22
Stroke
19
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.3% 125
Did not provide
84.7% 693

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.0% 188
Not a volunteer
77.0% 631

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.5% 29
Never served
96.5% 795

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.5%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
34.2%
3 children
21.5%
4 children
5.8%
5+ children
1.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
21
1961: 1970
46
1971: 1980
48
1981: 1990
27
1991: 2000
20
2001: 2010
23
2011: 2015
7
2016
13
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

11.2%
moved in the last year
35.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
868
Moved from TAS
60
Moved from QLD
16
Moved from NSW
14
Moved from VIC
11
Moved: same area (SA2)
9
Moved from overseas
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.1%
5: 14 hours
29.3%
15: 29 hours
17.2%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.6%
Step family: no other children
6.1%
Blended family: no other children
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $554/wk Rent: $270/wk $135/wk less rent

Suburbs near Grindelwald

The closest suburb to Grindelwald is Legana, 4.1 km away.

Legana
4.1 km away · income $773/wk · rent $350/wk
Riverside (Tas.)
8.4 km away · income $776/wk · rent $300/wk
Newnham
10.1 km away · income $612/wk · rent $270/wk
Mayfield (Tas.)
11.2 km away · income $494/wk · rent $238/wk
Trevallyn
12.9 km away · income $845/wk · rent $300/wk
Invermay (Tas.)
13.0 km away · income $626/wk · rent $285/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grindelwald

What is the population of Grindelwald TAS?

The population of Grindelwald TAS is 1,037 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 175 people per km². Grindelwald is ranked #3,921 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Grindelwald?

The median personal income in Grindelwald TAS is $661 per week, or $34,372 per year. The median household income is $1,625 per week. Family income is $1,928 per week. Grindelwald is ranked #6,140 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Grindelwald?

Median rent in Grindelwald TAS is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Grindelwald ranks #1,818 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Grindelwald?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grindelwald TAS is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Grindelwald?

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

Is Grindelwald a good suburb to live in?

Grindelwald is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,037. The median income is $661/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% 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: 60253. All dollar figures in AUD.