Regional Profile
Population Size, Distribution & Growth
The 2006 Census population count showed the 19,694 residents were evenly distributed between Meander Valley's urban and rural areas.
Meander Valley has historically been a major growth area within Northern Tasmania with the eastern urban suburbs accounting for 49.25% of population growth across the entire region between 1996 and 2006.
During the period 1996 to 2006 our eastern urban area also:
• Was the only Statistical Local Area (SLA) in Northern Tasmania to experience an increase in families with children;
• Experienced the lowest level of unemployment in new residents; and
• Had the highest median household income.
Meander Valley’s ageing population is expected to grow significantly, in line with rest of Tasmania. Meander Valley Council is taking a proactive role in seeking to partner with the private sector to address this issue, thereby maximising opportunities for growth in the aged care and allied health sectors.
Meander Valley Comparison Snapshot
|
Meander Valley |
Tasmania |
Australia |
|
|
Male Population |
48.9% |
49% |
49.4% |
|
Female Population |
51.1% |
51% |
50.6% |
|
Age 0-14 |
21.1% |
19.7% |
19.8% |
|
Age 15-54 |
51.8% |
53.1% |
55.8% |
|
Age 55+ |
27.1% |
27.2% |
24.1% |
|
Unemployed |
4.5% * |
5.5% * |
4.9% * |
|
Married |
56% |
49.2% |
49.6% |
|
Median Family Income ($/Weekly) |
$1034 |
$1032 |
$1171 |
|
Couples with Children |
44.5% |
41.4% |
45.3% |
|
Couples Without Children |
42.3% |
40.5% |
37.2% |
|
One Parent Families |
12.3% |
16.7% |
15.8% |
|
Home Ownership or Purchasing |
75.4% |
69.1% |
64.8% |
Source: December 2010 DEEWR
To read more about Meander Valley's towns and historic villages click here: Our Towns
