Poatina Demographics (TAS) Local Stats

Poatina (7302) is a suburb of Tasmania, Central, Tasmania. It is about 125 kms from TAS's capital city of Hobart. Poatina is in the federal electorate of Lyons.

In the 2006 Census the population of Poatina is 166 and is comprised of 46.1% males and 53.9% females.

The median/average age of the Poatina population is 26 years of age, 11 years below the Australian average.

The country of birth of people living in Poatina is 86.1% Australia, 4.2% England, 2.4% United States of America, 2.4% Germany, 1.8% Netherlands.

95.8% of people speak English as their first language, 2.4% speak German.

The religious make up of Poatina is 49.1% Christian, nfd, 21.8% Baptist, 9.1% Uniting Church, 6.7% Anglican, 3% Other Protestant.

45.7% of people are married, 41.9% have never married and 6.2% are separated or divorced. There are 5 widowed people living in Poatina.

70.5% of the people living in Poatina are employed full time, while 29.5% are employed on a part time basis. Poatina has a below average unemployment rate of 0% and 66 people are not part of the labour force.

The average individual income is $210.00 per week and the average household income is $548.00 per week.

The average rent in Poatina is $120 per week and the average mortgage repayment is $433 per month. 24.5% are fully owned, and 30.2% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 43.4% of homes are rented.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Poatina postcode 7302