Acton Park (Tas.)

Population growth drivers in Acton Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the suburb of Acton Park (Tas.) is around 2,253. This figure reflects a decrease of 40 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,293. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and an examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, indicating a resident population of 2,222 with two additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 117 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Acton Park has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outperforming the SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections up to 2041, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. The suburb is expected to increase by 314 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 19.4% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Acton Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Acton Park has seen minimal dwelling approvals in recent years. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, only an estimated one home was approved. In the current financial year, FY26, no dwelling approvals have been recorded yet. This lack of supply is significant given that approximately 185 people per year are moving into the area for each dwelling built over those five years.

This high demand relative to supply can put upward pressure on prices and intensify competition among buyers. So far in FY26, $473,000 worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a primarily residential focus. Compared to Greater Hobart, Acton Park has notably lower building activity. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Nationally, Acton Park's building activity is also lower, which could reflect market maturity or possible development constraints.

Acton Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified four projects that are anticipated to impact the area. Notable projects include the Tasman Highway Duplication Project, the Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector, the Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study, and the Lauderdale Primary School project. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Acton Park places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Acton Park has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.3%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,337 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.9% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Acton Park stands at 71.1%, surpassing Greater Hobart's 61.6%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food services are under-represented, accounting for only 4.6% of Acton Park's workforce compared to Greater Hobart's 8.0%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data comparing working population and resident population figures. Between Jun-24 and Jul-25, labour force decreased by 1.5% and employment declined by 1.4%, leaving unemployment relatively stable in Acton Park. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw employment decline of 1.5% and labour force decrease of 1.6%, with a slight increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Acton Park's industry mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Acton Park's median income among taxpayers is $63,078. The average income in Acton Park for the same period is $77,588. This places Acton Park among the highest income areas in Australia. In comparison, Greater Hobart has a median income of $51,272 and an average income of $63,777. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for Acton Park as of September 2025 would be approximately $71,802 (median) and $88,318 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Acton Park rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 95th percentiles. Income brackets show that 31.6% of locals (711 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category. This is consistent with broader trends across the broader area where 32.2% are in the same category. A significant 45.4% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 90.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area'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 per the latest Census evaluation, consisted entirely of houses with no other dwelling types reported. This contrasts with Hobart metro's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Acton Park stood at 45.8%, higher than Hobart metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.4% and rented ones at 1.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, exceeding Hobart metro's average of $1,538. Median weekly rent in Acton Park was recorded as $350, matching Hobart metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Acton Park's median monthly mortgage repayment is 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 11.1%, with lone person households at 9.3% and group households comprising 1.5%. 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 the Tasmania average of 25.5%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 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. Educational facilities appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Acton Park has 37 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 20 distinct routes that together facilitate 2,222 weekly passenger journeys. The accessibility of transportation in the area is rated as moderate, with residents on average being located 542 meters from their nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, there is an average service frequency of 317 trips per day, which equates to roughly 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

Acton Park's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Acton Park with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (1,304 people), compared to 51.4% across Greater Hobart.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.5 and 7.0% of residents respectively, while 72.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.2% across Greater Hobart. As of a specific date, 21.2% of the population is aged 65 and over (477 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Acton Park are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 had a cultural diversity level below average, with 89.1% of its population born in Australia, 94.9% being citizens, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 47.4% of Acton Park's population, compared to 42.6% across Greater Hobart. The top three ancestry groups were English (36.4%), Australian (31.7%), and Irish (8.6%).

Notably, Polish (1.6%) was overrepresented in Acton Park versus the regional average of 0.7%. Lebanese and Serbian populations also showed higher representation at 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively, compared to regional averages of 0.1% and 0.0%.

Acton Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Acton Park is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, Acton Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (14.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.4%). According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 increased from 4.2% to 7.4%, and the proportion of those aged 65-74 increased from 10.3% to 12.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55-64 declined from 16.1% to 13.9%, and the proportion of those aged 25-34 dropped from 8.6% to 6.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Acton Park's age structure. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 53%, reaching 515 people from 335. Conversely, the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are projected to experience population declines.