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Acton Park (Tas.) has an estimated 2,284 residents. That puts 119 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Acton Park (Tas.) has an estimated population of 2,284 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 9 people (0.4%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 2,293 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 2,264, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and 2 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population size results in a density of 119 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and room for potential expansion.
The main driver of population growth was natural increase, which accounted for approximately 54.0% of all population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and to project age group dynamics beyond 2032, regional and LGA projections from the Tasmania State Government released in 2022 with 2021 as the baseline year are applied, adjusting the figures via a weighted aggregation of population changes from LGA to SA2 levels. Future projections suggest that the suburb of Acton Park (Tas.) will experience growth slightly below the national median, with the population expected to increase by 259 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total expansion of 10.5% over the 16 years.
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Only one residential development has received approval in Acton Park over the last five years. This lack of building activity indicates a mature residential area with scarce opportunities for new builds. While this trend can help sustain current home values, purchasers should be aware that the local market might be quiet with few properties changing hands. Acton Park exhibits a much lower volume of home building compared to Greater Hobart. This shortage of new housing stock generally boosts demand and supports price levels for established homes. The construction rate is also lower than the national average, pointing to the suburb's established character and potentially restrictive planning guidelines.
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Development applications around Acton Park (Tas.)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Acton Park (Tas.), worth an estimated $1.05 billion. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning proposals, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 4 projects that are expected to influence the local area. The primary projects of interest include the Tasman Highway Duplication Project, the Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector, the Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study, and Lauderdale Primary School, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Hobart Airport Terminal Expansion Project
Hobart Airport is undertaking a $200 million terminal upgrade to double its footprint, increasing boarding gates, food & beverage, and retail options. It will also allow larger aircraft and direct international flights.
Cambridge Primary School Redevelopment
The Tasmanian Government is undertaking an $18 million redevelopment of Cambridge Primary School, providing additional contemporary learning facilities for students and staff, and traffic and car parking improvements.
Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector
A $19.1 million investment in southeast Tasmania to provide around 190 megalitres of recycled water per year for agriculture and preserve the health of the Pitt Water-Orielton Lagoon.
Draft Cambridge Oval Master Plan
A master plan for the redevelopment of the Cambridge Memorial Oval and surrounding area, including new and upgraded soccer and cricket facilities, recreation facilities, a new sports pavilion, indoor gymnasium, and outdoor multi-use hard court for school and community use.
Glebe Hill Childcare Centre
Purpose-built early learning centre developed by Tipalea Partners adjacent to Glebe Hill Village. The 106-place centre is operated by Green Leaves Early Learning and commenced operations during 2026, helping address childcare demand in Hobart's south-east.
Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study
A study investigating the feasibility of future freight routes from Brighton to Cambridge, considering current routes, road conditions, and necessary upgrades. Community consultation has closed.
Lauderdale Primary School
The Tasmanian Government will undertake a $6.5 million upgrade of Lauderdale Primary School to provide additional contemporary learning spaces, amenities and replacement of outdated outdoor play areas. This includes the construction of new general learning areas and car park upgrades to address increasing student enrollment and provide modern facilities.
Glebe Hill Village
A 6,002 square metre neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Coles and a 24-hour McDonald's drive-thru, plus Priceline Pharmacy, Liquorland, and 16 specialty stores. Opened in August 2022, it is noted as Tasmania's most technologically and environmentally advanced neighbourhood centre with solar array, EV chargers, and smart-tech features. The centre was sold by Tipalea Partners to a Charter Hall managed fund for $50.25 million in January 2025.
1,283 residents of Acton Park (Tas.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,300. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,746, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Acton Park has a highly educated workforce, a strong presence of workers in essential services, and a very low unemployment rate of 1.3%, according to aggregated statistical data analyzed by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 1,283 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate sat 3.1% below the 4.4% recorded in Greater Hobart, and the participation rate was exceptionally high at 69.2% compared to 63.8% in Greater Hobart. According to Census records, a modest 13.4% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are healthcare and social assistance, construction, and public administration and safety. The suburb has a notable concentration of workers in construction, with its employment share in this industry measuring 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, the accommodation and food services sector is less represented, accounting for 4.6% of employment compared to the regional average of 8.0%. Comparing the Census count of local jobs against the resident workforce suggests that this mostly residential suburb offers few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from surrounding areas, the local workforce shrank by 0.8% and total employment fell by 0.9% over the 12 months leading to March 2026, which caused the unemployment rate to tick up by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw employment contract by 0.1%, the workforce expand by 0.2%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future local demand. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these national industry trends to the local employment structure suggests that local employment would grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, assuming a simple weighting based on industry mix without adjusting for local population dynamics.
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Median household income in Acton Park (Tas.) is $2,788 a week (about $145,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,058 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,078 a year against an average of $77,588. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in Acton Park are exceptionally high on a national scale, with a median of $63,078 and an average of $77,588. By comparison, Greater Hobart recorded a median of $54,577 and an average of $65,190. Adjusted for the 10.95% growth in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at approximately $69,985 for the median and $86,084 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in Acton Park in the upper bracket nationally, ranking between the 83rd and 95th percentiles.
The largest income group consists of 31.6% of residents (721 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns closely with the broader region where 32.2% of the population falls into this category. The high proportion of top-tier earners, with 45.4% receiving more than $3,000 weekly, points to substantial financial resources in the community. Residents retain 90.4% of their earnings after meeting housing costs, indicating strong discretionary spending capacity, and the area ranks in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index of relative advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Acton Park (Tas.) had 733 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 2% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 12.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in Acton Park consisted of 100.0% separate houses and none of any other dwelling types like townhouses or apartments, whereas the Hobart metro area recorded 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwelling structures. Home ownership is particularly high in the suburb, with 45.8% of dwellings owned outright, while 52.4% are held with a mortgage and 1.8% are occupied by renters. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was considerably higher than the Hobart metro median of $1,517, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, matching the Hobart metro median of $350.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Acton Park are well above the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Acton Park (Tas.) counted 733 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 88.9%, which includes 51.3% couples with children, 31.0% couples without children, and 6.3% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.1%, consisting of single-person households at 9.3% and group households at 1.5%. The median household occupancy of 3.1 persons is larger than the Greater Hobart median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.9% of adults in Acton Park (Tas.) hold a university qualification, including 19.9% with a bachelor degree and 6.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, with university degree holders making up 30.9% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the Tasmanian average of 25.5%. Among these tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 34.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 23.6%. Student numbers are high in the community, with 29.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 10.6% in primary school, 9.0% in high school, and 4.7% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Acton Park (Tas.) reaches 36 stops on 129 routes, timetabled for about 9,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 540 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the local transit network shows 36 bus stops operating in Acton Park. These stops are served by 129 separate routes, which combine to offer 9,039 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is moderate, with residents living an average of 542 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the vast majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Households own an average of 2.6 cars, which is higher than the regional average.
A relatively low 13.4% of residents worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by public health restrictions in place at the time. Transit services average 1,291 trips daily across the entire network, which translates to about 251 weekly services at each transit stop.
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72.4% of residents in Acton Park (Tas.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data reveals excellent outcomes in Acton Park, according to AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, which show a very low incidence of common medical conditions across all age groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 58% of the population, or about 1,322 individuals, compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart. The most prevalent health conditions recorded were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 8.5% and 7.0% of the population, respectively, while 72.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart.
Residents under 65 years of age show better health profiles than average. The suburb has 21.9% of its population aged 65 and over, totaling 500 people, which is higher than the 20.0% average for Greater Hobart. Seniors in the area enjoy particularly good health, with their national health rankings aligning with the positive trends seen in the younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Acton Park (Tas.) is largely Australian-born, at 89.1% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.4%) and Australian (31.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Acton Park exhibits relatively low cultural diversity, with 89.1% of the population born in Australia, 94.9% holding citizenship, and 96.5% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, which is practiced by 47.4% of local residents, compared to 39.8% across Greater Hobart. In terms of parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Acton Park are English at 36.4%, Australian at 31.7%, and Irish at 8.6%. There are also distinct concentrations of certain smaller ethnic groups, with Polish background accounting for 1.6% of residents, compared to 0.8% regionally, Lebanese background at 0.4% compared to 0.1%, and Serbian background at 0.3% compared to 0.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Acton Park (Tas.) is 43. 19.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 43 years in Acton Park is higher than the Greater Hobart median of 39 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 45 - 54 age bracket (14.7%) and a lower share of 25 - 34 year-olds (6.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 4.2% to 7.5%, and the 65 to 74 group has grown from 10.3% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 demographic has shrunk from 8.6% to 6.0%, and the 55 to 64 group has declined from 16.1% to 14.0%.
Projections to 2041 suggest further shifts in the age profile, led by the 45 to 54 group, which is expected to increase by 47% (an increase of 158 people, rising from 335 to 494). In contrast, the 25 to 34 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Acton Park (Tas.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,293 at the 2021 Census → 2,284 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL60006). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.