Bellerive

Bellerive has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Bellerive's population is estimated at around 5,159, reflecting a 4.3% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 4,945 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,143 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 48 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 1,876 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Bellerive's growth rate of 4.3% since census is within 0.5 percentage points of the state's 4.8%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed about 86.0% of overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimates, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, expecting the suburb to grow by 248 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 4.1% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Bellerive recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Bellerive averaged around 14 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 73 homes. So far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded. An average of 2.3 new residents per year has been gained for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating robust demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $343,000, which is under regional levels, suggesting more accessible housing choices for buyers.

This financial year, $21.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Building activity comprises 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns of 81.0% houses, possibly due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. Bellerive has a low density population, with around 311 people per approval.

Population forecasts indicate Bellerive will gain 213 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Bellerive has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure can significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects that could affect this region. Major initiatives include Clarence City Heart Plan, Homes Tasmania's 155 Cambridge Road Residential Development, their 10 Binalong Road Residential Development, and TasTAFE's Water and Energy Trades Centre of Excellence. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment environment in Bellerive shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Bellerive has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 2600 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Bellerive is somewhat below standard at 59.0%, compared to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 6.9% versus the regional average of 8.7%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.7%, alongside a 1.3% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points in Bellerive. This contrasts with Greater Hobart where employment contracted by 1.5%, the labour force fell by 1.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer further insight into potential future demand within Bellerive. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bellerive's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Bellerive had a median taxpayer income of $52,883 and an average income of $64,300. These figures align with national averages and compare to Greater Hobart's median of $51,272 and average of $63,777 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $60,197 (median) and $73,193 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 52nd percentile ($817 weekly), while household income sits at the 33rd percentile. Income distribution shows that 30.0% of locals (1,547 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, consistent with broader regional trends of 32.2% in the same category. After housing expenses, 85.9% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Bellerive, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 81.0% houses and 19.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Hobart metro had no houses or other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellerive was 43.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.9% and rented ones at 29.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, matching the Hobart metro average. The median weekly rent figure was $360, unlike Hobart metro's figures of $0 for both mortgage repayments and rents. Nationally, Bellerive's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Bellerive features high concentrations of lone person households, with a median household size of 2.2 people

Family households account for 61.9% of all households, including 21.9% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 38.1%, with lone person households at 35.1% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people.

The educational profile of Bellerive exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Bellerive is notably high. Among residents aged 15 and above, 38.4% possess university qualifications, surpassing both Tasmania's state average of 25.5% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.0% of residents holding such qualifications; advanced diplomas account for 10.4% and certificates for 18.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.3% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education. Bellerive's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,587 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA value of 1061. Education provision is balanced, with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. As of the most recent figures, there are 30.8 school places per 100 residents in Bellerive, indicating strong educational infrastructure supporting both local and surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis shows 38 active transport stops operating within Bellerive. These comprise a mix of bus services. They are served by 51 individual routes, collectively offering 4,936 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 166 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 705 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 129 weekly trips per stop.

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

Bellerive faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53%, leading that of the average SA2 area, covering about 2,716 people. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.5% and 9.3% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 63.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Hobart. The area has 27.1% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 1,398 people.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Bellerive was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bellerive has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 21.6% of its population born overseas and 14.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bellerive, accounting for 44.3% of people. Hinduism is notably overrepresented in Bellerive, comprising 3.6% of the population compared to none across Greater Hobart.

The top three ancestry groups are English (32.5%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (8.5%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of Dutch (1.4%), Scottish (8.2%), and Polish (0.7%) ethnicities compared to none regionally.

Bellerive hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Bellerive is 44 years, which exceeds Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, the percentage of people aged 75-84 in Bellerive is notably higher at 10.3%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of people aged 75 to 84 has increased from 8.5% to 10.3%, while the percentage of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 13.9% to 12.5%. Additionally, the group aged 55 to 64 has dropped from 13.0% to 11.6%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic changes in Bellerive. The age cohort of 45 to 54 is projected to grow by 246 people (44%), from 557 to 804. Meanwhile, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to experience population declines.