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Population
Population growth drivers in Austins Ferry are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of Austins Ferry is around 2,846, reflecting an increase of 451 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 2,395 in the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 2,830 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2025, and an additional 110 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resulting population density is 1,336 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Austins Ferry's growth rate of 18.8% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (1.1%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 51.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.
AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are used with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends anticipate above median population growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Austins Ferry expected to expand by 497 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 16.9% in total over the 16 years.
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Development
Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Austins Ferry when compared nationally
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Austins Ferry shows around 45 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 225 homes. As of FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.7 people moved to the area per dwelling built. However, this figure has increased to 10.9 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. The average construction value for development projects is $563,000, indicating a focus on premium market segment properties.
This year, $1.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Hobart, Austins Ferry has 309.0% more development activity per person. Recent development has been exclusively detached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with approximately 271 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate Austins Ferry will add 481 residents by 2041, suggesting new housing supply should comfortably meet demand at current development rates.
Future projections show Austins Ferry adding 481 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
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Infrastructure
Austins Ferry has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects that may impact the area: Chocolate Experience at Cadbury, Whitestone Point Housing Development, Glenorchy Sports Centre, and Claremont Link Road Park and Ride Facility.
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Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC)
A transformative urban renewal and transport initiative under the Hobart City Deal focused on the 4km corridor between Glenorchy and New Town. The project aims to activate a disused rail corridor for a high-frequency Rapid Bus Transit (RBT) network while stimulating medium-density housing and mixed-use development. As of early 2026, the project is a priority for federal funding following the submission of a comprehensive 368-page Strategic Business Case. It seeks to integrate land-use planning with sustainable transport to improve housing affordability and reduce congestion in Hobart's northern suburbs.
New Bridgewater Bridge
Opened on June 1, 2025, the New Bridgewater Bridge is Tasmania's largest ever transport infrastructure project, featuring a 1.2-kilometre four-lane concrete box girder bridge across the River Derwent. It replaces the 78-year-old lift-span bridge, providing enhanced interchanges at Granton and Bridgewater and a 3-metre-wide shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians. As of February 2026, work is focused on the demolition and removal of the old bridge structure, including the removal of the lift span via barge, with all removal activities expected to conclude by mid-2026.
Chocolate Experience at Cadbury
A 150 million dollar tourism attraction transforming the waterfront parklands beside the historic Cadbury factory at Claremont into an immersive chocolate visitor experience. The development will include Chocolate Central with interactive flavour displays, a Chocolate Lounge dessert restaurant, a Premium Chocolate Studio offering masterclasses and Build Your Own Bar sessions, and a curated emporium. The ticketed Chocolate Immersion Tour will guide guests through themed zones including the Cacao Forest, Chocolate Lab, the Dairy showcasing Tasmanian milk producers, the Crumb Vault, Paint Your Flavour, the Taste Kitchen and a Factory Control experience. Visitor access will be primarily by river, with two new purpose-built ferries operated by Navigators Group running between Hobart and a new Cadbury Claremont ferry terminal. The project also includes upgrades to the foreshore parklands and an extension of the Hobart Foreshore cycleway. Glenorchy City Council granted development approval in May 2026, with construction to follow and opening forecast for late 2028. The attraction is projected to draw 431,000 visitors a year and add over 120 million dollars to the Tasmanian visitor economy annually, supporting more than 300 construction jobs and 200 ongoing roles. About 95 per cent of the project cost is to be privately funded, with capital raising led by Melbourne investment bank Kidder Williams.
Homes Tasmania Social Housing Program
Statewide social housing program delivering over 1,000 social housing dwellings under the Community Housing Growth Program. This program includes multiple affordable housing developments across the Glenorchy area, specifically 23 new units approved by Glenorchy City Council and 15 additional units on separate sites, totaling 38 units. Construction for these Glenorchy units commenced first half of 2025, with these particular units expected to be completed by 2026. Modular construction methods are being used to accelerate delivery, as part of Tasmania's 10,000 homes by 2032 commitment.
Hobart City Deal
A 10-year partnership (2019-2029) between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments and the Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough councils to deliver coordinated investments across Greater Hobart, including major transport upgrades such as the New Bridgewater Bridge, activation of the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor, airport border services, Antarctic and science precinct initiatives, housing and urban renewal, and smart city programs.
Glenorchy Sports Centre
A modern $28 million multi-sport facility featuring four indoor courts including a dedicated show court for netball, basketball, futsal, volleyball and wheelchair sports. The centre includes spectator seating for up to 600 patrons (300 permanent, 300 portable), modern change rooms with parent and sensory rooms, a registered Changing Places facility, three multi-purpose meeting and event spaces, administrative areas with foyer, reception, office space and kiosk, and secure storage options. The facility will include 68 car parks with three DDA-compliant spaces, two electric vehicle charging stations, dedicated drop-off and loading bay, motorbike parking and bike racks. Located at the entrance of Claremont College, the project has received planning approval and construction tender closed December 17, 2025, with construction expected to commence Q1 2026 and practical completion Q1 2027.
Windermere Bay Precinct
A 3.75 hectare mixed-use redevelopment of the former Claremont Primary School site. The project features 315 dwellings, including 261 apartments and 54 townhouses, aimed at providing quality medium-density housing. The precinct includes a childcare centre, cafe, community hall, and local retail spaces while preserving historic school buildings. It is designed by Circa Morris-Nunn Chua Architects and aligns with the Greater Glenorchy Plan for densification along the northern transport corridor. Recent saltmarsh restoration in the adjacent bay enhances the precinct's environmental value.
Jordan River Learning Federation School Farm Upgrade
Government-funded upgrade of the JRLF School Farm in Bridgewater/Brighton to enhance agricultural and landcare education pathways, including new learning spaces, paddock-to-plate facilities and community-use areas. Works were completed in 2022 and the facility is now operating as part of the JRLF Senior School.
Employment
Employment performance in Austins Ferry has been broadly consistent with national averages
Austins Ferry has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented here. The unemployment rate was 3.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4%.
As of December 2025, 1,508 residents were employed, which is 0.5% lower than Greater Hobart's unemployment rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Hobart's at 63.7%. According to Census responses, only 6.2% of residents worked from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Retail trade has a particularly strong presence with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. However, education & training has limited presence at 7.2%, compared to the regional average of 10.8%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 2.4% while labour force grew by 1.8%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Austins Ferry'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.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
The suburb of Austins Ferry had a lower than average income level nationally in the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $46,413 and the average income stood at $50,588, compared to Greater Hobart's figures of $54,577 and $65,190 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $51,495 (median) and $56,127 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all ranked modestly in Austins Ferry, between the 41st and 42nd percentiles. The largest income segment comprised 39.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,121 residents), mirroring regional levels where 32.2% occupied this bracket. After housing costs, 85.6% of income remained for other expenses.
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Housing
Austins Ferry is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
The dwelling structure in Austins Ferry, as evaluated at the latest Census on 28 August 2016, consisted of 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Hobart metro's dwelling structure which was 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings at the same time. The level of home ownership in Austins Ferry was 33.3%, similar to that of Hobart metro, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (46.2%) or rented (20.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Austins Ferry was $1,500, lower than the Hobart metro average of $1,517 recorded on 31 December 2019. The median weekly rent figure in Austins Ferry was $364 as of 31 December 2019, compared to Hobart metro's $350 during the same period. Nationally, Austins Ferry's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863 reported on 30 June 2020, while rents were less than the national figure of $375 recorded at the same time.
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Household Composition
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 constitute 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.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational attainment in Austins Ferry aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics
The area's university qualification rate is 17.3%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (29.8%). Educational participation is high at 27.5%, comprising 9.1% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.7% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably 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.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Austin Ferry has 16 operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are covered by 79 different routes, which collectively facilitate 6,357 weekly passenger journeys. The area's transport accessibility is rated highly, with residents typically residing just 193 metres from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 91% of residents, while buses account for 7%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.
According to the 2021 Census, only 6.2% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 908 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 397 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Austins Ferry is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts
AreaSearch's assessment of Austins Ferry's health data indicates substantial challenges. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% (1,343 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 51.7% and the national average of 55.7%.
Mental health issues impact 11.7% of residents, while arthritis affects 9.9%. Approximately 61.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Austins Ferry has 19.4% (552 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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, surveyed in June 2016, had low cultural diversity with 86.6% born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 90.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 49.8%. The 'Other' category was overrepresented at 2.0%, compared to Greater Hobart's 1.1%.
Top ancestral groups were English (33.0%), Australian (32.0%), and Irish (8.0%). Hungarian, Australian Aboriginal, and Korean groups showed notable divergences: Hungarians at 0.3% vs regional 0.2%, Australian Aboriginals at 4.1% vs 3.0%, Koreans at 0.3% vs 0.2%.
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Age
Austins Ferry's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
Austin's Ferry median age is 39 years, matching Greater Hobart's average of 39 and closely aligned with Australia's median of 38. The 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented in Austin's Ferry at 13.7%, compared to Greater Hobart's average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 13.3%. Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.4% to 7.0%, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.7% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 11.7% to 9.8%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 14.9% to 13.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Austin's Ferry's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 58%, adding 225 residents to reach 615. Meanwhile, the 35-44 group is projected to decrease by 66 residents.