Austins Ferry

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Austins Ferry is around 2,703, reflecting a growth of 308 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,395. This increase represents a 12.9% change from the previous census figure. The current population estimate was inferred by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 106 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,269 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Austins Ferry's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (2.6%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, 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. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Austins Ferry expected to expand by 553 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 16.8% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Austins Ferry when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Austins Ferry recorded around 36 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 181 homes. So far in FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.3 new residents arrive per year for every new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions.

The average value of new dwellings developed is $563,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. This financial year has seen $2.2 million in commercial development approvals, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Austins Ferry has 236.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice though recent activity has moderated. Nationally, development activity is substantially lower, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. All recent development has been detached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

There are approximately 191 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections estimate Austins Ferry will add 453 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Austins Ferry has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

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Austins Ferry has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Austins Ferry has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, featuring well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.2%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,350 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate matching Greater Hobart's at 4.1%. The workforce participation rate is 65.2%, slightly higher than Greater Hobart's 61.6%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade stands out with a 1.4 times higher employment share compared to the regional level.

Conversely, education & training has limited presence at 7.2%, lower than the regional 10.8%. The area's predominantly residential nature suggests limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Austins Ferry saw a 1.7% decrease in labour force and a 1.2% decline in employment, leading to a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced a 1.5% employment decline and a 1.6% labour force decline, with a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Austins Ferry's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Austins Ferry's median income among taxpayers was $46,413 in the financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $50,588 during this period. In comparison, Greater Hobart's median and average incomes were $51,272 and $63,777 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $52,832 (median) and $57,584 (average). The 2021 Census data ranks Austins Ferry's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 41st and 42nd percentiles. In terms of income distribution, 39.4% of residents earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with this bracket comprising 32.2% regionally. After housing expenses, 85.6% of income remained for other expenses.

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

The dwelling structure in Austins Ferry, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Hobart metro's 83.1% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Austins Ferry stood at 33.3%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 46.2% and rented dwellings making up 20.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,500, exceeding Hobart metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure in Austins Ferry was recorded at $364, compared to Hobart metro's $320. Nationally, Austins Ferry's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Austins Ferry has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.0% of all households, including 30.7% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.0%, with lone person households at 23.3% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Austins Ferry aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 17.3%, significantly below the SA4 region average of 32.8%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 29.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education. St Virgil's College provides local educational services within Austins Ferry, with an enrollment of 812 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1026) with balanced educational opportunities. All schools offer integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. The area functions as an education hub with 30.0 school places per 100 residents - significantly above the regional average of 14.5 - attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis of public transport in Austins Ferry shows that there are currently 16 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 47 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 3,884 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 193 meters from the nearest stop. On average, service frequency across all routes stands at 554 trips per day, which translates to around 242 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Austins Ferry is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Austin Ferry faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 47% (~1,276 people) of the population has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues impact 11.7% of residents, while arthritis affects 9.9%. About 61.7% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.7% across Greater Hobart. The area has 18.4% (497 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Austins Ferry ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Austin's Ferry exhibited below-average cultural diversity, with 86.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 90.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.8% of Austins Ferry's population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprised 2.0%, compared to 1.8% across Greater Hobart.

The top three ancestry groups were English (33.0%), Australian (32.0%), and Irish (8.0%). Hungarian (0.3%) was notably overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.2%. Additionally, Australian Aboriginal (4.1%) and Korean (0.3%) populations were also higher than their respective regional averages of 4.0% and 0.1%.

Austins Ferry's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Austin's Ferry has a median age of 39 years, aligning with Greater Hobart's average of 39 and closely matching Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Hobart, Austins Ferry has an over-representation of the 45-54 age group (13.8% locally) and an under-representation of the 25-34 age group (13.7%). Post the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 5.4% to 6.4%, while the 55-64 group decreased from 12.5% to 11.2% and the 5-14 group dropped from 11.7% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Austins Ferry's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 56%, adding 209 residents to reach 583. Conversely, the 35-44 group is projected to decrease by 59 residents.