Ross, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Ross TAS is 410 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ross is $554 per week ($28,808 per year). Median rent in Ross is $200 per week ($867 per month). Ross has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Ross has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ross is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ross is $867.

Population
410
Census 2021
Median income
$554/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$200/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
56years
Census 2021

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

Ross vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Ross is $554 a week, 21% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 269th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $90 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 21.9% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 56, 12 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.
MeasureRossTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$554/wk$698/wk −21%$766/wk
Household income$915/wk$1,408/wk −35%$1,637/wk
Rent$200/wk$290/wk −31%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$867/mo$1,301/mo −33%$1,733/mo
Median age5644 +12 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.9%21.5% +0.3 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 Ross, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Ross Population

410 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ross Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$554/wk
$28,808 per year
Ranked 7,677 of 14,663
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
Ranked 7,374 of 14,663
Median Age
56years
18 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Ross Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $915/wk
Median rent $200/wk
Rent to income 21.9%

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

Median rent in Ross against your income

About $3,965 a month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $715/wk
Rent share 21.9%

Ross Map

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Ross, Tasmania: 42.0958°S, 147.4822°E

Ross

People in Ross

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (216) Female 47.6% (196)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
410 people · 681.4 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,231
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
8.5%
United States of America
1.5%
New Zealand
0.7%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
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

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
50.5%
Australian
45.1%
Scottish
11.7%
Irish
8.5%
German
3.2%
Australian Aboriginal
1.2%
Maori
1.0%
Italian
0.7%
South African
0.7%

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
41.5%
Anglican
28.8%
Not stated
9.5%
Catholic
9.5%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Christian (other)
1.7%
Other religious groups
1.5%
Other religions
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.4% 190
Separated
4.3% 16
Divorced
13.0% 48
Widowed
5.7% 21
Never married
25.7% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
50.2%
Couple: children under 15
23.1%
Couple: no children under 15
15.3%
One parent: children under 15
6.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.6%
2 persons
46.7%
3 persons
7.1%
4 persons
6.0%
5 persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ross

Housing Tenure

Of the 185 occupied private dwellings in Ross at the 2021 Census, 19.5% were rented, 51.9% owned outright and 17.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
8.6% 16 dwellings
Owned outright
51.9% 96 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
17.3% 32 dwellings
Rented
19.5% 36 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 4 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.4%
2 bedrooms
20.2%
3 bedrooms
45.7%
4 bedrooms
18.1%
5 bedrooms
4.8%
6+ bedrooms
3.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
19.2%
$450-$599/mo
15.4%
$600-$799/mo
23.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
42.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.3%
1 vehicle
35.3%
2 vehicles
31.0%
3 vehicles
14.4%
4+ vehicles
13.9%

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

Work, income and education in Ross

Employment

Employed full-time
31.0% 104 people
Employed part-time
19.0% 64 people
Unemployed
4.2% 14 people
Not in labour force
45.8% 154 people

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

Occupation

Managers
26.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.3%
Labourers
17.1%
Professionals
13.4%
Clerical & Administrative
11.0%
Sales Workers
8.5%
Community & Personal Service
4.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.9%
$400-$499/wk
14.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.4%
$800-$999/wk
16.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.8%
$4,000+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
9.9%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.3%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.9%
Walked only
14.2%
Car (passenger)
6.7%
Did not go to work
3.0%
Other
2.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.5%

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
39.2%
Bachelor Degree
32.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
19.8%
Agriculture & Environment
18.5%
Management & Commerce
14.8%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Education
8.6%
Architecture & Building
8.6%
Health
8.6%
Creative Arts
4.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
23.8%
Primary: Government
21.4%
Secondary: Government
21.4%
Vocational Education
16.7%
Pre-school
9.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.1%

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
87.6%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
6.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
37
Arthritis
25
Diabetes
15
Heart disease
13
Lung condition
13
Cancer
12
Asthma
9
Stroke
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.5% 28
Did not provide
91.5% 301

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.4% 75
Not a volunteer
77.6% 260

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.7% 19
Never served
94.3% 315

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
17.1%
1 child
12.1%
2 children
29.3%
3 children
32.1%
4 children
9.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
11
1971: 1980
7
1981: 1990
5
1991: 2000
6
2001: 2010
4

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

Population Mobility

12.6%
moved in the last year
42.0%
moved in the last 5 years
6.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
320
Moved: same area (SA2)
26
Moved from TAS
20
Moved from QLD
7

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.0%
5: 14 hours
31.9%
15: 29 hours
18.1%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
24.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
73.5%
Blended family: no other children
14.7%
Step family: no other children
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ross

What is the population of Ross TAS?

The population of Ross TAS is 410 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km². Ross is ranked #5,369 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ross?

The median personal income in Ross TAS is $554 per week, or $28,808 per year. The median household income is $915 per week. Family income is $1,231 per week. Ross is ranked #7,677 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ross?

Median rent in Ross TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Ross ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ross?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ross 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 Ross?

The median age in Ross TAS is 56 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ross a good suburb to live in?

Ross is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 410. The median income is $554/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 60575. All dollar figures in AUD.