Deloraine

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

As of November 2025, Deloraine's population is estimated at around 3,237 people, reflecting a growth of 202 individuals since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,035. This increase represents a 6.7% rise, exceeding the state's growth rate of 4.8%. The resident population estimate of 3,183 by AreaSearch, based on ABS ERP data from June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date, indicates this growth. Deloraine's population density is approximately 35 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed around 94% to recent population gains in the suburb. 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, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. According to these projections, Deloraine's population is expected to decline by 13 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group are projected to increase by 104 people during this period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Deloraine when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Deloraine recorded around 26 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 133 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents arrived per new home each year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a stable market supply-demand balance. However, this has moderated to 0.9 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $499,000, which is moderately above regional levels.

This year, there have been $5.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Deloraine has slightly more development, with 17.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. Recent development has consisted entirely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking space.

With around 116 people per approval, Deloraine reflects a developing area. Given the expected stable or declining population, housing pressure is likely to remain reduced, potentially creating buying opportunities.

Deloraine has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

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The labour market in Deloraine demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Deloraine's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 2.6%.

This is lower than the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%, but workforce participation is lower at 49.1% compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training employs only 6.0% of local workers compared to Rest of Tas.'s 8.8%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 1.8%, employment declined by 1.7%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Rest of Tas., where employment fell by 0.5% and labour force contracted by 0.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Deloraine's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.4% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Deloraine is below the national average. The median assessed income is $40,540 while the average income stands at $50,120. This contrasts with Rest of Tas.'s figures where the median income is $47,358 and the average income is $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Deloraine would be approximately $46,147 (median) and $57,052 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Deloraine all fall between the 3rd and 7th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $400 - $799 bracket dominates with 34.1% of residents (1,103 people), differing from the broader area where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 28.5%. Economic circumstances reflect widespread financial pressure, with 41.9% of households operating within modest weekly budgets below $800. After housing expenses, 85.8% of income remains for Deloraine residents, though this ranks at only the 5th percentile nationally.

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

In Deloraine, as per the latest Census evaluation, 92.5% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 7.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s figures of 95.5% houses and 4.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Deloraine stood at 45.6%, similar to Non-Metro Tas., with mortgaged dwellings at 25.5% and rented ones at 28.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,203, lower than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,300. Weekly rent in Deloraine was $243 compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Deloraine's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,203 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Deloraine features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.3% of all households, including 21.5% couples with children, 31.7% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.7%, with lone person households at 33.7% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.4.

Deloraine faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 16.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (25.6%). A total of 22.7% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, with 8.7% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 2.4% in tertiary education.

Deloraine's five schools have a combined enrollment of 671 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 955) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. The area serves as an education hub with 20.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Public transport analysis shows two active transport stops operating within Deloraine. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with three individual routes providing 124 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated moderate, with residents typically located 542 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 17 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 62 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Deloraine is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Deloraine faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover in Deloraine is low at approximately 47%, covering around 1,522 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 12.9% of residents) and mental health issues (8.8%). Conversely, 58.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 61.2% in the rest of Tasmania. Deloraine has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 31.8% (around 1,029 people), compared to 27.4% in the rest of Tasmania. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Deloraine are better than those for the general population.

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

Deloraine, surveyed in June 2016, had a population where 85.6% were born in Australia, 90.0% were citizens, and 95.4% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, followed by 54.5% of Deloraine's population, compared to 46.1% across the Rest of Tasmania. The top three ancestry groups in Deloraine were English (35.2%), Australian (30.9%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal people comprised 4.1% of Deloraine's population, higher than the regional average of 2.5%. Dutch ancestry was also slightly underrepresented at 1.5%, compared to 2.0% regionally, while New Zealand ancestry was 0.7%, lower than the regional average of 0.4%.

Deloraine ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Deloraine is 50 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of Tasmania's average of 45 years and well above the national norm of 38 years. The 75-84 cohort is notably over-represented in Deloraine at 12.7%, compared to the Rest of Tasmania's average, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 11.7%. This concentration of the 75-84 age group is well above the national average of 6.0%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population in the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 11.2% to 12.7%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.6% to 10.5%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Deloraine, with the 85+ age group projected to grow by 87%, adding 106 residents to reach a total of 230. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 65% of population growth, underscoring trends towards an aging demographic. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.