Rocherlea, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Rocherlea TAS is 1,033 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rocherlea is $468 per week ($24,336 per year). Median rent in Rocherlea is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rocherlea has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Rocherlea has a population density of 61 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rocherlea is South Korea. The most common religion is No religion (59.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocherlea is $867.

Population
1,033
Census 2021
Median income
$468/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$220/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
32years
Census 2021

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

Rocherlea vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Rocherlea is $468 a week, 33% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 326th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $70 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 27.7% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 32, 12 years younger 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.
MeasureRocherleaTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$468/wk$698/wk −33%$766/wk
Household income$794/wk$1,408/wk −44%$1,637/wk
Rent$220/wk$290/wk −24%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$867/mo$1,301/mo −33%$1,733/mo
Median age3244 −12 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.7%21.5% +6.2 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 Rocherlea, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Rocherlea Population

1,033 residents at the 2021 Census.

Rocherlea Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$468/wk
$24,336 per year
Ranked 8,522 of 14,663
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
Ranked 7,029 of 14,663
Median Age
32years
6 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Rocherlea Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $794/wk
Median rent $220/wk
Rent to income 27.7%

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

Median rent in Rocherlea against your income

About $3,441 a month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $574/wk
Rent share 27.7%

Rocherlea Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
894
avg ICSEA score
830
total students
Mowbray Heights Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 494 students
925
ICSEA
East Tamar Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 336 students
863
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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Rocherlea, Tasmania: 41.3794°S, 147.1594°E

Rocherlea Schools (2)

People in Rocherlea

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (489) Female 52.9% (550)

Population Density

61
people per km²
1,033 people · 17.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$976
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

South Korea
0.6%
England
0.5%
Philippines
0.5%
Sri Lanka
0.3%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Korean
0.6%
German
0.3%
Sinhalese
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
46.5%
Australian
43.9%
Australian Aboriginal
9.9%
Scottish
7.1%
Irish
5.5%
German
2.4%
Italian
1.4%
Dutch
1.2%
French
0.7%
Korean
0.6%
Filipino
0.5%

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
59.3%
Anglican
11.8%
Not stated
10.8%
Catholic
8.6%
Pentecostal
1.7%
Baptist
1.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.0%
Uniting Church
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

12.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
22.9% 178
Separated
5.5% 43
Divorced
12.0% 93
Widowed
4.5% 35
Never married
55.1% 428

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

One parent: children under 15
34.3%
Couple: children under 15
26.4%
Couple: no children
15.5%
One parent: no children under 15
12.9%
Couple: no children under 15
11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.8%
2 persons
32.1%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
9.4%
5 persons
5.3%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Rocherlea

Housing Tenure

Of the 398 occupied private dwellings in Rocherlea at the 2021 Census, 68.6% were rented, 12.3% owned outright and 16.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
12.3% 49 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
16.3% 65 dwellings
Rented
68.6% 273 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 7 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.2%
2 bedrooms
27.0%
3 bedrooms
57.4%
4 bedrooms
9.8%
5 bedrooms
0.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
7.5%
$450-$599/mo
7.5%
$600-$799/mo
26.4%
$800-$999/mo
34.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
15.9%
1 vehicle
43.6%
2 vehicles
24.8%
3 vehicles
9.7%
4+ vehicles
6.0%

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

Work, income and education in Rocherlea

Employment

Employed full-time
20.3% 137 people
Employed part-time
16.1% 109 people
Unemployed
10.2% 69 people
Not in labour force
53.4% 361 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
33.0%
Labourers
17.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.4%
Professionals
10.1%
Sales Workers
10.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.3%
Clerical & Administrative
4.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
9.2%
$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
3.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
1.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$4,000+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
18.1%
$300-$399/wk
10.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.2%
Did not go to work
11.0%
Car (passenger)
7.9%
Walked only
3.1%
Bus
1.6%
Truck
1.2%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
48.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
28.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.6%

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
69.0%
Bachelor Degree
11.2%
Certificate I/II
9.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.6%
Postgraduate Degree
1.6%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
28.1%
Engineering
18.4%
Management & Commerce
16.7%
Health
11.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.8%
Education
7.0%
Agriculture & Environment
4.4%
Architecture & Building
2.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
47.7%
Secondary: Government
29.6%
Vocational Education
10.2%
Pre-school
4.6%
Secondary: Catholic
3.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%
Primary: Catholic
1.9%

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
80.3%
Has need for assistance
9.8%
Need for assistance not stated
9.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
201
Asthma
73
Arthritis
50
Lung condition
42
Diabetes
38
Stroke
19
Heart disease
19
Kidney disease
12
Cancer
8
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 119
Did not provide
82.9% 578

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.2% 71
Not a volunteer
89.8% 624

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.3% 9
Never served
98.7% 688

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
21.1%
1 child
14.6%
2 children
28.7%
3 children
21.7%
4 children
9.9%
5+ children
3.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
5
1961: 1970
4
1981: 1990
5
1991: 2000
9
2001: 2010
4
2011: 2015
3
2019
8
2020
5

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

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
33.2%
moved in the last 5 years
21.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
802
Moved from TAS
66
Moved: same area (SA2)
18
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.6%
5: 14 hours
20.9%
15: 29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
40.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
67.2%
Step family: no other children
19.7%
Blended family: no other children
13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)
Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk $70/wk less rent
Campbell Town
Income: $511/wk Rent: $215/wk $5/wk less rent
Sheffield
Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk $20/wk less rent
Scottsdale
Income: $543/wk Rent: $210/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near Rocherlea

The closest suburb to Rocherlea is Mayfield (Tas.), 2.5 km away.

Mayfield (Tas.)
2.5 km away · income $494/wk · rent $238/wk
Mowbray (Tas.)
2.8 km away · income $583/wk · rent $290/wk
Newnham
3.7 km away · income $612/wk · rent $270/wk
Ravenswood (Tas.)
4.6 km away · income $496/wk · rent $225/wk
Invermay (Tas.)
5.1 km away · income $626/wk · rent $285/wk
Launceston
6.2 km away · income $871/wk · rent $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocherlea

What is the population of Rocherlea TAS?

The population of Rocherlea TAS is 1,033 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 61 people per km². Rocherlea is ranked #3,924 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rocherlea?

The median personal income in Rocherlea TAS is $468 per week, or $24,336 per year. The median household income is $794 per week. Family income is $976 per week. Rocherlea is ranked #8,522 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rocherlea?

Median rent in Rocherlea TAS is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Rocherlea ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rocherlea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rocherlea TAS is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rocherlea?

The median age in Rocherlea TAS is 32 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rocherlea a good suburb to live in?

Rocherlea is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,033. The median income is $468/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 60559. All dollar figures in AUD.