Cambridge (Tas.)

Cambridge lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since May 2026, the suburb of Cambridge (Tas.) has an estimated population of around 1,715. This reflects a growth of 261 people (18.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,454 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,692, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, and an additional 236 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 34 persons per square kilometer. Cambridge's growth rate exceeded that of the SA4 region (3.9%) and Greater Hobart, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected for the suburb of Cambridge (Tas.), with an estimated growth of 193 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 9.9% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Cambridge among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Cambridge experienced around 24 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 122 homes. So far in FY-26, 26 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has accommodated 2.8 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average cost of $573,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year, $34.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Hobart, Cambridge records 166.0% more development activity per person, providing buyers with ample choice. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Nationally, this is well above average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining Cambridge's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The location has approximately 142 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts indicate Cambridge will gain 170 residents through to 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.

Cambridge has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are the Tasman Highway Duplication Project, Cambridge Primary School Redevelopment, Draft Cambridge Oval Master Plan, and Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Cambridge performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Cambridge has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.0% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 968 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%.

The workforce participation rate is 69.2%, higher than Greater Hobart's 63.7%. According to Census responses, 9.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. Cambridge has a particular specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.1% of Cambridge's workforce compared to Greater Hobart's 6.6%. There are 2.6 workers per resident as at the Census, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.0% and labour force increased by 2.9%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable, compared to Greater Hobart's employment growth of 0.1% and labour force decline of 0.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cambridge's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Cambridge's median income among taxpayers is $58,607. The average income in the suburb is $72,088. This is higher than the national average and compares to Greater Hobart's median of $54,577 and average of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Cambridge would be approximately $65,024 (median) and $79,982 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Cambridge cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. The predominant income bracket spans 34.8% of locals, with 596 people earning between $1,500 and $2,999. This is similar to the broader area where 32.2% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The latest Census evaluation showed that dwelling structures in Cambridge comprised 92.1% houses and 7.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cambridge was 41.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (45.8%) or rented (12.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cambridge was $1,733, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure in Cambridge was $410, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Cambridge's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 75.4% of all households, including 33.1% couples with children, 31.2% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.6%, with lone person households at 23.3% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

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

Educational qualifications in Cambridge trail regional benchmarks; as of 2016, 25.7% of residents aged 15+ held university degrees compared to the SA4 region's 32.8%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees were most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills were prominent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (28.7%).

Educational participation was high; as of 2016, 27.9% of residents were currently enrolled in formal education. This included 11.3% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 13 active public transport stops in Cambridge, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 49 individual routes, offering a total of 4571 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 542 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the primarily residential nature of the area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 9.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 653 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 351 weekly trips per individual stop.

Cambridge's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Cambridge. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (around 955 people), compared to 51.7% across Greater Hobart. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.6% and 9.3% of residents respectively. Sixty-six percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 25.2% of residents aged 65 and over (432 people), which is higher than the 20.0% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Cambridge is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Cambridge's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.3% of its population born in Australia, 91.4% being citizens, and 93.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Cambridge, comprising 49.3% of people there. However, the most significant overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, which makes up 1.0% of the population compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (36.1%), Australian (29.2%), and Irish (10.1%). Notably, Dutch (1.5%) is equally represented in Cambridge as regionally, while Sri Lankan (0.3%) and South Australian (0.5%) groups show higher representation compared to regional figures of 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively.

Cambridge's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Cambridge is 42, which exceeds Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and is substantially higher than the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 15.6% of Cambridge's population, a strong representation compared to Greater Hobart and significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. Following the Census conducted on August 2021, the percentage of people aged 65 to 74 has increased from 12.0% to 15.6%, while those aged 75 to 84 have risen from 5.5% to 8.1%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 13.0% to 9.4%, and those aged 5 to 14 have dropped from 13.6% to 11.6%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Cambridge's age profile by 2041. Notably, the 45 to 54 group is expected to grow by 46%, reaching 312 people from 214. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 53% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.