Oatlands, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Oatlands TAS is 728 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oatlands is $513 per week ($26,676 per year). Median rent in Oatlands is $188 per week ($815 per month). Oatlands has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Oatlands has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Oatlands is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oatlands is $953.

Population
728
Census 2021
Median income
$513/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$188/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
57years
Census 2021

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

Oatlands vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Oatlands is $513 a week, 27% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 295th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $188 a week, $102 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 20.1% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 57, 13 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.
MeasureOatlandsTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$513/wk$698/wk −27%$766/wk
Household income$936/wk$1,408/wk −34%$1,637/wk
Rent$188/wk$290/wk −35%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$953/mo$1,301/mo −27%$1,733/mo
Median age5744 +13 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.1%21.5% −1.5 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 Oatlands, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Oatlands Population

728 residents at the 2021 Census.

Oatlands Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$513/wk
$26,676 per year
Ranked 8,079 of 14,663
Median Rent
$188/wk
$815 per month
Ranked 7,813 of 14,663
Median Age
57years
19 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$953/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Oatlands Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $936/wk
Median rent $188/wk
Rent to income 20.1%

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

Median rent in Oatlands against your income

About $4,056 a month
Median rent $188/wk
Left after rent $748/wk
Rent share 20.1%

Oatlands Map

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Oatlands, Tasmania: 42.2891°S, 147.3120°E

Oatlands

People in Oatlands

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (353) Female 51.5% (375)

Population Density

3.4
people per km²
728 people · 211.0 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,316
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
1.2%
Scotland
0.8%
France
0.7%
Germany
0.7%
Malta
0.5%
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

French
1.0%
Mandarin
0.4%
German
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
49.5%
Australian
36.8%
Scottish
10.4%
Irish
10.0%
Australian Aboriginal
3.3%
German
2.2%
Dutch
1.2%
French
0.7%
Italian
0.7%
Chinese
0.5%
Lebanese
0.4%

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
35.3%
Anglican
29.4%
Catholic
14.4%
Not stated
9.3%
Uniting Church
6.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
SB OSB NRA SB
1.0%
Baptist
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.3% 284
Separated
3.7% 24
Divorced
12.3% 79
Widowed
10.5% 67
Never married
29.2% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
41.8%
Couple: children under 15
21.0%
Couple: no children under 15
19.0%
One parent: children under 15
10.3%
One parent: no children under 15
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
37.3%
2 persons
39.8%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
6.5%
5 persons
2.2%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Oatlands

Housing Tenure

Of the 316 occupied private dwellings in Oatlands at the 2021 Census, 21.2% were rented, 47.8% owned outright and 27.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
47.8% 151 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.8% 88 dwellings
Rented
21.2% 67 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 7 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.7%
2 bedrooms
24.9%
3 bedrooms
49.8%
4 bedrooms
12.5%
5 bedrooms
3.2%
6+ bedrooms
2.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.2%
$300-$449/mo
3.6%
$450-$599/mo
9.6%
$600-$799/mo
13.3%
$800-$999/mo
18.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
4.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.5%
1 vehicle
36.1%
2 vehicles
30.6%
3 vehicles
16.8%
4+ vehicles
10.0%

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

Work, income and education in Oatlands

Employment

Employed full-time
24.2% 136 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 109 people
Unemployed
4.1% 23 people
Not in labour force
52.2% 293 people

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

Occupation

Managers
19.7%
Community & Personal Service
16.5%
Professionals
16.5%
Labourers
11.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.0%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.7%
Sales Workers
7.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
14.5%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.4%
$4,000+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
10.0%
$300-$399/wk
10.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,500+/wk
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.2%
Walked only
11.1%
Did not go to work
11.1%
Car (passenger)
6.6%
Truck
2.9%
Bus
1.2%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
37.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.4%

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
41.7%
Bachelor Degree
21.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Postgraduate Degree
8.3%
Certificate I/II
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.5%
Engineering
16.5%
Education
14.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.4%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Health
10.7%
Agriculture & Environment
8.3%
Architecture & Building
5.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
43.8%
Secondary: Government
39.7%
Vocational Education
12.3%
Secondary: Catholic
4.1%

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
80.6%
Has need for assistance
9.9%
Need for assistance not stated
8.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
75
Arthritis
50
Diabetes
36
Heart disease
28
Lung condition
28
Asthma
24
Cancer
15
Kidney disease
9
Dementia
8
Stroke
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.2% 94
Did not provide
83.8% 487

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.1% 140
Not a volunteer
75.9% 441

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.3% 25
Never served
95.7% 557

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.2%
1 child
13.4%
2 children
28.3%
3 children
19.1%
4 children
4.9%
5+ children
2.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
4
1961: 1970
16
1971: 1980
12
1981: 1990
10
1991: 2000
3
2001: 2010
7

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

Population Mobility

9.5%
moved in the last year
34.2%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
583
Moved: same area (SA2)
34
Moved from TAS
22
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5: 14 hours
28.0%
15: 29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
30.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.0%
Step family: no other children
14.5%
Blended family: no other children
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oatlands

What is the population of Oatlands TAS?

The population of Oatlands TAS is 728 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km². Oatlands is ranked #4,430 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oatlands?

The median personal income in Oatlands TAS is $513 per week, or $26,676 per year. The median household income is $936 per week. Family income is $1,316 per week. Oatlands is ranked #8,079 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oatlands?

Median rent in Oatlands TAS is $188 per week ($815 per month). Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Oatlands ranks #7,813 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oatlands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oatlands TAS is $953. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oatlands?

The median age in Oatlands TAS is 57 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oatlands a good suburb to live in?

Oatlands is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 728. The median income is $513/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% 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: 60473. All dollar figures in AUD.