Categories in Low Head
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Low Head
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 5 |
Low Head Facts
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population | 301 |
| Male Population | 156 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 145 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +13.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.8% |
| Median Age | 54.3 years (Male: 51.9, Female: 58.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $30,862 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -41.08000, 146.80751 |
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Low Head Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 265 | 340 | 380 | 477 | 301 | 311 | 311 |
| Population Density | 212 / km² | 272 / km² | 304 / km² | 381.6 / km² | 240.8 / km² | 248.8 / km² | 248.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLow Head Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 20.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Head | +13.6% | -11.5% | -20.8% |
| Tasmania | — | — | — |
| Australia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Low Head Median Age
Median Age: 54.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Head | 54.3 yrs | 58.5 yrs | 51.9 yrs |
| Tasmania | 40.8 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 40 yrs |
| Australia | 37.7 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Low Head Population Density
Population Density: 241 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Head | 301 | 1.25 km² | 241 / km² |
| Tasmania | 531,949 | 68,587.8 km² | 7.8 / km² |
| Australia | 23.8 million | 7,690,961.5 km² | 3.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Low Head Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Low Head
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Low Head Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $16,515 | $16,363 | $17,575 | $22,236 | $23,751 | $25,238 | $26,852 | $30,862 |
| Total GDP | $1.4M | $1.4M | $1.8M | $2.3M | $2.6M | $3.1M | $4.1M | $5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Tasmania CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 8,759,956 tn | 16.47 tn | 127.7 tons/km² |
| Australia | 401,155,564 tn | 16.88 tn | 52.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Tasmania CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,759,956 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 127.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/13 | 8:21 PM | 3.4 | 85.1 km | 10,000 m | Bass Strait, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/04 | 11:31 PM | 4.3 | 90.4 km | 10,000 m | Tasmania, Australia region | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/02 | 2:38 PM | 3.2 | 99.3 km | 10,000 m | Bass Strait, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/97 | 5:30 PM | 4 | 68.4 km | 10,000 m | Tasmania, Australia region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Low Head
Low Head is a suburb of George Town, Tasmania, on a peninsula at the mouth of the Tamar River, 5 kilometres north-west of the town centre. is a popular snorkel and scuba diving area during much of the year, with extensive wide, unspoiled beaches. a..
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