Arthur River Demographics (TAS) Local Stats

Arthur River (7330) is a suburb of Tasmania, North West, Tasmania. It is about 298 kms from TAS's capital city of Hobart. Arthur River is in the federal electorate of Braddon.

In the 2011 census the population of Arthur River was 371 and is comprised of approximately 45.3% females and 54.7% males.

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

76.9% of people living in the suburb of Arthur River were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 8.8% New Zealand, 2.9% England, 1.1% South Africa, 1.1% Philippines.

90.5% of people living in Arthur River speak English only. The other top languages spoken are 8.6% Language spoken at home not stated, 0.8% Japanese.

The religious makeup of Arthur River is 31.4% No religion, 27.9% Anglican, 20.3% Religious affiliation not stated, 9.5% Catholic, 3.5% Christian, nfd, 2.2% Uniting Church, 1.6% Baptist, 1.1% Presbyterian and Reformed, 0.8% Eastern Orthodox, 0.8% Other Religious Groups.

50.3% of people are married, 33.1% have never married and 11.1% are divorced and 4.1% are separated. There are 4 widowed people living in Arthur River.

56.4% of the people living in Arthur River over the age of 15 and who identify as being in the labour force are employed full time, 29.3% are working on a part time basis. Arthur River has an unemployment rate of 6.4%.

The main occupations of people living in Arthur River are 41.5% Managers, 27.3% Labourers, 8.0% Technicians & trades workers, 6.8% Clerical & administrative workers, 5.7% Professionals, 4.0% Community & personal service workers, 3.4% Sales workers, 3.4% Occupation inadequately described/ Not stated.

The main industries people from Arthur River work in are 55.1% Agriculture, forestry and fishing, 10.2% Manufacturing, 6.8% Education and training, 6.2% Accommodation and food services, 5.1% Retail trade, 3.4% Arts and recreation services, 3.4% Construction, 2.8% Public administration and safety, 1.7% Mining.

37.3% of homes are fully owned, and 20.6% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 37.3% of homes are rented.

The median individual income is $532 per week and the median household income is $1083 per week.

The median rent in Arthur River is $0 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $1408 per month.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Arthur River postcode 7330