Acton Park (Tas.)

Population growth drivers in Acton Park are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Acton Park (Tas.) is around 2,304 people. This figure reflects an increase of 11 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,293 people. The change is inferred from the resident population estimate of 2,268 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 120 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, the suburb of Acton Park (Tas.) has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Examining future population trends, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Acton Park (Tas.) is expected to increase by 307 persons to reach 2041, reflecting a gain of 16.6% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Acton Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Acton Park has recorded no new dwelling approvals since 2017. This lack of development activity indicates an established suburb with limited new construction opportunities. Such stability can support existing property values, but buyers should note the market may be relatively stable with fewer transactions.

Compared to Greater Hobart, Acton Park has significantly less development activity. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and suggesting possible planning constraints.

Acton Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects potentially impacting this region. Notable projects are the Tasman Highway Duplication Project, Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector, Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study, and Lauderdale Primary School. Relevant details follow.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Acton Park performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Acton Park has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.2%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,336 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate at 2.8% below Greater Hobart's 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Acton Park is higher at 71.9% compared to Greater Hobart's 63.8%. A low 13.4% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. Construction has a particular employment specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Accommodation & food services have limited presence at 4.6% compared to the regional 8.0%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Acton Park's labour force decreased by 0.7%, with employment declining by the same percentage, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced a 0.7% employment decline and a 0.9% labour force decline, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Acton Park's employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Acton Park suburb has a median taxpayer income of $63,078 and an average income of $77,588 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are higher than national averages. Greater Hobart's median income is $54,577 with an average income of $65,190 in the same period. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $69,133 (median) and $85,036 (average), considering a 9.6% growth since financial year 2023. Acton Park's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 95th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 31.6% of locals (728 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, similar to the surrounding region's 32.2%. Notably, 45.4% of residents earn over $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 90.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Acton Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Acton Park's dwellings, as recorded in the latest Census, were entirely houses with no other dwelling types present. This contrasts with Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Acton Park stood at 45.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.4% and rented ones at 1.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Acton Park was $350, matching Hobart metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Acton Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

Acton Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 88.9% of all households, including 51.3% couples with children, 31.0% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 11.1%, with lone person households at 9.3% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

Acton Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 30.9% among residents aged 15+, surpassing Tasmania's average of 25.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas account for 10.8% while certificates make up 23.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Acton Park has 36 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 129 different routes, offering a total of 9,039 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed moderate, with residents living an average of 542 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents travel outwards for work, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 96%. On average, there are 2.6 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 13.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Daily service frequency across all routes averages 1,291 trips, translating to about 251 weekly trips per individual stop.

Acton Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

AreaSearch's health outcomes assessment for Acton Park shows excellent results across various metrics. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was found to be high at approximately 58% of the total population (~1,334 people), compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart. The most common medical conditions were arthritis (affecting 8.5% of residents) and mental health issues (7.0%). A majority of residents (72.4%) reported being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the 65.5% rate across Greater Hobart. Health outcomes for those under 65 were better than average. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.4% (516 people), compared to 19.9% in Greater Hobart. Senior health outcomes are strong, aligning with national rankings.

Acton Park is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Acton Park, as per the findings, had a cultural diversity below average. Its population was predominantly Australian-born at 89.1%, with 94.9% being citizens and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Acton Park's religious landscape, comprising 47.4% of its population, which is higher than the Greater Hobart average of 39.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Acton Park were English (36.4%), Australian (31.7%), and Irish (8.6%). Notably, Polish (1.6%) was overrepresented compared to the regional figure of 0.8%, as were Lebanese (0.4% vs 0.1%) and Serbian (0.3% vs 0.1%).

Acton Park hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Acton Park is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, Acton Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (14.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 grew from 4.2% to 8.0%, while the 65-74 age group increased from 10.3% to 12.8%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 8.6% to 6.0%, and the 55-64 age group decreased from 16.1% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Acton Park's age structure. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 57% (186 people), reaching a total of 516 from the current figure of 329. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.