Forthside Demographics (TAS) Local Stats

Forthside (7310) is a suburb of Tasmania, North West, Tasmania. It is about 203 kms from TAS's capital city of Hobart. Forthside is in the federal electorate of Braddon.

In the 2006 Census the population of Forthside is 208 and is comprised of 53.1% males and 46.9% females.

The median/average age of the Forthside population is 41 years of age, 4 years above the Australian average.

The country of birth of people living in Forthside is 81.2% Australia, 4.8% England, 1.4% Uganda, 1.4% United States of America, 1.4% Malaysia, 1.4% Japan.

92.3% of people speak English as their first language, 1.9% speak Greek, 1.4% speak Russian.

The religious make up of Forthside is 21.7% Anglican, 17.4% No Religion, 16.4% Catholic, 14% Uniting Church, 10.1% Christian, nfd.

61.6% of people are married, 26.2% have never married and 10.4% are separated or divorced. There are 4 widowed people living in Forthside.

52.2% of the people living in Forthside are employed full time, while 35.6% are employed on a part time basis. Forthside has a below average unemployment rate of 4.4% and 70 people are not part of the labour force.

The average individual income is $403.00 per week and the average household income is $933.00 per week.

The average rent in Forthside is $100 per week and the average mortgage repayment is $845 per month. 48.1% are fully owned, and 28.6% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 20.8% of homes are rented.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Forthside postcode 7310