Berriedale

An assessment of population growth drivers in Berriedale reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, Berriedale's population is estimated at around 2974, reflecting an increase of 69 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2905. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2959 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 18 new addresses since the Census date. Berriedale's population density stands at 718 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 2.4% growth since census positions it within 2.5 percentage points of its SA4 region's growth rate of 4.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts 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 estimations by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Berriedale expected to grow by 188 persons to reach a total of 3163 by 2041, reflecting a 7.2% increase over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Berriedale, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Berriedale shows approximately 7 new homes approved annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 35 homes. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, there were around 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed on average, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, this figure has increased to 6.3 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting growing demand and tightening supply. Development projects have an average construction value of $642,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, there have been $34,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Hobart, Berriedale has roughly half the construction activity per person and ranks among the 19th percentile nationally, offering limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Berriedale's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 850 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Berriedale will gain 214 residents by 2041. Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Berriedale has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely to influence the area. Major initiatives include Glenorchy Showgrounds Redevelopment, Homes Tasmania Coraki Street Housing Development, Windermere Bay Foreshore Reserve Environmental Project, and Whitestone Point Housing Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Berriedale faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Berriedale has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 5.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, there are 1,370 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.5% compared to Greater Hobart's 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Berriedale stands at 59.1%, lower than Greater Hobart's 63.8%. Census data shows that only 6.7% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade is particularly prominent, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 7.6%, compared to the regional average of 10.8%. Berriedale appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by its Census working population vs resident population ratio. In the year ending May-25, labour force decreased by 0.9% and employment declined by 1.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Hobart recorded an employment decline of 0.7% and a labour force decrease of 0.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Berriedale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending 2023 shows that median income in Berriedale is $49,457 and average income is $53,620. This is lower than Greater Hobart's median income of $54,577 and average income of $65,190. By September 2025, considering a 9.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year ending 2023, estimated median income in Berriedale would be approximately $54,205 and average income would be around $58,768. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Berriedale fall between the 17th and 25th percentiles nationally. The majority of residents, 28.5%, or 847 people, earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket. This is consistent with broader regional trends where 32.2% fall into the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Berriedale, with only 83.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 17th percentile nationally.

Berriedale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Berriedale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 83.5% houses and 16.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Hobart metro has 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berriedale stands at 33.9%, similar to Hobart metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings account for 33.9%, while rented dwellings make up 32.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Berriedale is $1,377, lower than Hobart metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Berriedale is $320, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Berriedale's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Berriedale features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 65.9 percent of all households, including 24.0 percent couples with children, 24.7 percent couples without children, and 16.2 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.1 percent, with lone person households at 30.6 percent and group households comprising 3.2 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the Greater Hobart average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 19.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 35.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 26.5%. Educational participation is high, with 27.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.3% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Berriedale has 23 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 59 different routes that together facilitate 3,663 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living just 242 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for 90% of residents, while buses are used by 7%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 523 trips are made daily, equating to around 159 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Berriedale is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates substantial health challenges in Berriedale. AreaSearch's assessment found marked impacts of various health conditions on both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be low at approximately 48% of the total population (~1,440 people), compared to 51.7% across Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis (11.8%) and mental health issues (9.5%), while 61.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. Berriedale has 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over (681 people), higher than the 19.9% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally in line with national rankings.

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

Berriedale, as per findings, exhibited below-average cultural diversity: 86.7% of residents were citizens; 84.9% were born in Australia; 88.5% spoke English exclusively at home. Christianity dominated religious affiliation with 45.1%. The 'Other' category was overrepresented at 2.0%, compared to Greater Hobart's 1.1%.

Top ancestral groups included English (33.8%), Australian (29.7%), and Other (8.3%). Notable differences existed for Polish (0.8% vs regional 0.8%), Australian Aboriginal (3.8% vs 3.0%), and Maori (0.5% vs 0.1%) groups.

Berriedale's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Berriedale is 40 years, similar to Greater Hobart's average of 39 years but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The proportion of people aged 85 and above in Berriedale is strong at 4.1%, compared to Greater Hobart. However, the 25-34 age group is less prevalent in Berriedale at 14.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the population aged 65-74 has grown from 10.0% to 11.4%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 12.3% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 11.5% to 10.0%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 12.2% to 10.9%. Population forecasts for Berriedale in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 45-54 age group expected to grow by 54% (an increase of 160 people), reaching 458 from 297. Conversely, the 65-74 and 25-34 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.