Derby Demographics (TAS) Local Stats

Derby (7264) is a suburb of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania. It is about 197 kms from TAS's capital city of Hobart. Derby is in the federal electorate of Bass.

In the 2011 census the population of Derby was 208 and is comprised of approximately 46.2% females and 53.8% males.

The median/average age of the population of Derby is 51 years of age.

74.0% of people living in the suburb of Derby were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 5.3% England, 2.9% New Zealand, 2.4% Netherlands, 1.9% Germany, 1.9% Scotland, 1.4% United States of America.

88.3% of people living in Derby speak English only. The other top languages spoken are 9.8% Language spoken at home not stated, 2.0% Italian.

The religious makeup of Derby is 28.4% Anglican, 26.9% No religion, 14.4% Religious affiliation not stated, 6.2% Christian, nfd, 6.2% Catholic, 5.8% Presbyterian and Reformed, 3.8% Uniting Church, 1.9% Baptist, 1.9% Other Christian, 1.4% Jehovah's Witnesses.

42.8% of people are married, 31.2% have never married and 19.7% are divorced and 2.3% are separated. There are 7 widowed people living in Derby.

46.9% of the people living in Derby over the age of 15 and who identify as being in the labour force are employed full time, 29.7% are working on a part time basis. Derby has an unemployment rate of 15.6%.

The main occupations of people living in Derby are 28.3% Managers, 17.0% Machinery operators & drivers, 13.2% Clerical & administrative workers, 11.3% Occupation inadequately described/ Not stated, 11.3% Labourers, 7.5% Community & personal service workers, 5.7% Professionals, 5.7% Technicians & trades workers.

The main industries people from Derby work in are 25.0% Agriculture, forestry and fishing, 17.3% Accommodation and food services, 13.5% Public administration and safety, 11.5% Retail trade, 9.6% Manufacturing, 9.6% Education and training, 7.7% Other services, 5.8% Transport, postal and warehousing.

56.6% of homes are fully owned, and 24.1% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 15.7% of homes are rented.

The median individual income is $318 per week and the median household income is $576 per week.

The median rent in Derby is $150 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $585 per month.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Derby postcode 7264