Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Derwent Valley

1,290 km²

Derwent Valley is characterised by a low share of renters and a small population.

It's also marked by a below-average share of degree-holders and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 Derwent Valley, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,324▲ +7.4%since 2011 Median age44 yrs▲ +10.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.0%People aged 65 and over16.8%Children under 1516.6%People in a de facto relationship16.2%▲ +2.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (21%) and Seniors (65+) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)32.9%

Young adults (25–44)21.1%

Seniors (65+)16.8%

Children (0–14)16.6%

Youth (15–24)12.5%

Marital status

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (11%).

Married44%
Never married36%
Divorced11%
Separated4%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.8%

England4.4%

New Zealand1.0%

South Africa0.4%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (38%) and Irish (9%).

English45.8%

Australian43.6%

Irish10.4%

Scottish7.1%

German3.9%

Dutch2.0%

Italian0.9%

Chinese0.5%

Filipino0.2%

Indian0.1%

Language

People using another language at home1.8%

Language used at home

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Mandarin (0%).

English only91.1%

Mandarin0.1%

Religion

People with no religion49.9%

Religious affiliation

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Other religions (0%).

No religion55%
Christianity44%
Other religions0%
Buddhism0%
Judaism0%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.8%

Highest year of school

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Year 12 at 40%, followed by Year 10 (38%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1236.4%

Year 1034.5%

Year 9 or below10.5%

Year 119.6%

Highest qualification level

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (18%) and Bachelor degree (16%).

Certificate III / IV40.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.8%

Bachelor degree12.9%

Postgraduate degree4.9%

Certificate I / II4.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Field of qualification

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Engineering & related at 20%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Society & culture (15%).

Engineering & related16.0%

Management & commerce12.5%

Society & culture11.6%

Health9.2%

Education6.9%

Architecture & building6.0%

Agriculture & environment5.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.2%

Creative arts3.3%

Natural & physical sciences2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$641▲ +44.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,333▲ +39.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,639▲ +43.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.5%

Household income distribution

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49933.7%

$1,500–$2,99928.7%

Under $65016.7%

$3,000–$3,9996.6%

$4,000 or more3.9%

Personal income distribution

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65045.9%

$650–$1,49933.3%

$1,500–$2,99911.4%

$3,000 or more0.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.0%People with a mental health condition12.4%People needing help with daily activities7.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (8%).

None57.4%

One condition22.8%

Two conditions7.2%

Three or more4.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Arthritis (20%) and Asthma (15%).

Mental health12.4%

Arthritis11.5%

Asthma8.9%

Other condition8.8%

Diabetes5.1%

Heart disease4.6%

Cancer3.6%

Lung condition2.5%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.5%People providing unpaid care14.4%People caring for children unpaid24.1%People who served in the Defence Force5.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.6%People living alone23.8%▲ +9.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people36.5%

1 person23.8%

3 people15.1%

4 people14.3%

5 people5.4%

6 or more4.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$258▲ +51.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,239▲ +14.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting9.2%Homes owned outright41.9%Separate (detached) houses98.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.2%▼ -0.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (42%) and Rented (9%).

Owned with a mortgage46%
Owned outright42%
Rented9%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Other dwelling (1%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

Separate house98%
Other dwelling1%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Bedrooms per home

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms48.3%

4 bedrooms23.2%

2 bedrooms16.1%

5 or more6.7%

1 bedroom4.5%

Studio / none0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is $200–$349 at 50%, followed by Under $200 (29%) and $350–$549 (21%).

$200–$34948.2%

Under $20028.2%

$350–$54920.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (35%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

$1,000–$1,79943.5%

Under $1,00032.7%

$1,800–$2,99916.1%

$3,000 or more2.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.4%▼ -51.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 37%, followed by 3 vehicles (24%) and 1 vehicle (21%).

2 vehicles37.2%

3 vehicles24.6%

1 vehicle20.8%

4 or more16.8%

No vehicle1.4%

How people get to work

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 83%, followed by Worked at home (10%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)69.3%

Worked at home8.3%

Car (passenger)4.5%

Walked0.9%

Bus0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.3%Recent arrivals from overseas5.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.2%Labour-force participation58.1%Employed full-time56.1%

Industries people work in

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Construction (12%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (11%).

Health care & social assistance15.8%

Construction11.2%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.1%

Manufacturing8.5%

Retail trade7.6%

Public administration & safety7.3%

Education & training7.0%

Accommodation & food6.6%

Transport & warehousing3.9%

Professional & technical3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Derwent Valley, the largest group is Community & personal service at 16%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Community & personal service15.3%

Labourers14.9%

Technicians & trades14.9%

Managers12.3%

Professionals12.1%

Clerical & administrative10.6%

Machinery operators & drivers9.8%

Sales workers7.9%

Areas within Derwent Valley

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Nearby areas

Huonville - Franklin New Norfolk Bridgewater - Gagebrook Berriedale - Chigwell Austins Ferry - Granton Claremont (Tas.)Mount Wellington Montrose - Rosetta

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