Neika Demographics (TAS) Local Stats

Neika (7054) is a suburb of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania. It is about 11 kms from TAS's capital city of Hobart. Neika is in the federal electorate of Denison.

In the 2011 census the population of Neika was 217 and is comprised of approximately 48.8% females and 51.2% males.

The median/average age of the population of Neika is 37 years of age.

83.3% of people living in the suburb of Neika were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 7.0% England, 2.8% Germany, 1.4% Netherlands.

94.4% of people living in Neika speak English only. The other top languages spoken are 3.3% Language spoken at home not stated, 2.3% German.

The religious makeup of Neika is 50.0% No religion, 16.7% Anglican, 13.9% Catholic, 9.3% Religious affiliation not stated, 3.7% Jehovah's Witnesses, 2.3% Uniting Church, 1.4% Other religious affiliation , 1.4% Other Religious Groups, 1.4% Buddhism.

51.7% of people are married, 38.6% have never married and 8.0% are divorced and 0.0% are separated. There are 3 widowed people living in Neika.

48.3% of the people living in Neika over the age of 15 and who identify as being in the labour force are employed full time, 40.5% are working on a part time basis. Neika has an unemployment rate of 2.6%.

The main occupations of people living in Neika are 37.4% Professionals, 15.7% Managers, 13.9% Technicians & trades workers, 10.4% Sales workers, 10.4% Community & personal service workers, 9.6% Clerical & administrative workers, 2.6% Machinery operators & drivers.

The main industries people from Neika work in are 14.4% Health care and social assistance, 12.7% Arts and recreation services, 9.3% Retail trade, 9.3% Education and training, 8.5% Public administration and safety, 7.6% Agriculture, forestry and fishing, 7.6% Professional, scientific and technical services, 5.9% Manufacturing, 5.1% Accommodation and food services.

35.4% of homes are fully owned, and 44.3% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 16.5% of homes are rented.

The median individual income is $610 per week and the median household income is $1199 per week.

The median rent in Neika is $155 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $1509 per month.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Neika postcode 7054