111,750 ▲ +12.9%
Lower than 87% of federal electorate areas.
- 2011: 98,959
- 2016: 102,573
- 2021: 111,750
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Clark · Federal Electorate
Demographics & Identity in Clark
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A noticeably younger population defines Clark, where the typical resident is 37—five years younger than the Tasmanian average. The area has grown by 13% since 2011 to reach 111,750 people. This shift toward a younger demographic is reflected in a declining number of children and a rising number of seniors.
111,750
▲ +12.9%
- 1–2: 3 areas
- 2–2: 0 areas
- 2–4: 0 areas
- 4–6: 0 areas
- 6–9: 0 areas
- 9–14: 2 areas
- 14–21: 1 area
- 21–33: 0 areas
- 33–51: 1 area
- 51–79: 0 areas
- 79–122: 1 area
- 122–189: 1 area
- 189–293: 0 areas
- 293–453: 0 areas
- 453–702: 2 areas
- 702–1,086: 0 areas
- 1,086–1,681: 1 area
- 1,681–2,602: 0 areas
- 2,602–4,028: 2 areas
- 4,028–6,235: 0 areas
- 6,235–9,652: 2 areas
- 9,652–14,940: 2 areas
- 14,940–23,126: 0 areas
- 23,126–35,796: 0 areas
- 35,796–55,409: 0 areas
- 55,409–85,768: 0 areas
- 85,768–132,761: 7 areas
- 132,761–205,501: 144 areas
All federal electorate areas, 2021. The marker is Clark — lower than 87% of areas.
| Clark | 111,750 |
|---|---|
| Greater Hobart | 247,086 |
| Tasmania | 557,571 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 12,791 people since 2011, though it remains smaller than about 87% of similar areas. Residents have become younger over time, with the typical age dropping from 39 in 2011 to 37 in 2021.
37 yrs ▼ -5.1%
Younger than 70% of federal electorate areas.
- 2011: 39 yrs
- 2016: 39 yrs
- 2021: 37 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 15% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, those aged 65 and over rose to 18%, putting Clark around the middle for its level.
18.0% ▲ +14.6%
Higher than 57% of federal electorate areas.
- 2011: 15.7%
- 2016: 17.4%
- 2021: 18.0%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
15.0% ▼ -11.4%
Lower than 85% of federal electorate areas.
- 2011: 16.9%
- 2016: 16.4%
- 2021: 15.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In Clark, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 3.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure higher than most areas. People in de facto relationships make up 13.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
3.3% ▲ +27.7%
Higher than 63% of federal electorate areas.
- 2011: 2.6%
- 2016: 3.0%
- 2021: 3.3%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
13.2% ▲ +10.5%
Higher than 72% of federal electorate areas.
- 2011: 12.0%
- 2016: 12.7%
- 2021: 13.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →Clark splits fairly evenly between Never married (42%) and Married (40%), with Divorced at 10%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Clark [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED603/clark/topic/demographics-identity