Penguin - Sulphur Creek

TAS

Penguin - Sulphur Creek is a stable suburb in TAS with 5,573 residents.

SA2 code: 604011079
State: TAS

Population

5,573

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+2.8%

3yr: +0.4% · 10yr: +8.7%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$260/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,346/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Penguin - Sulphur Creek (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +0.4%5yr: +2.8%10yr: +8.7%Total: +14.3%

Population grew from 4,877 to 5,573 over 24 years, averaging 0.6% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 2.9%

Almost entirely detached houses (93.9%), owner-occupied (80%), built for families (56% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 94%

1,983 houses123 townhouses5 apartments

Tenure

Owned 42%

Mortgage 38%

Renting 20%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

86 (4.1%)

2 bed

283 (13.5%)

3 bed

1,185 (56.5%)

4 bed

452 (21.5%)

5 bed

80 (3.8%)

6+ bed

13 (0.6%)

Penguin - Sulphur Creek

Population over time — Penguin - Sulphur Creek (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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