Dodges Ferry

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Dodges Ferry is around 2,711, reflecting an increase of 65 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,646. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 2,679 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 14 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 422 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Dodges Ferry has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, outpacing its SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 46.0% 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, and Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Based on these projections, Dodges Ferry is expected to grow by 479 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 19.8% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Dodges Ferry averaged approximately 11 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 57 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. This results in about 4.4 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built over these five financial years, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $369,000, suggesting a focus on premium segment properties. This year has seen around $1.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Hobart where Dodges Ferry records 58.0% lower building activity per person. The area's recent development has been entirely detached dwellings, maintaining its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with approximately 263 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Dodges Ferry is projected to gain around 537 residents.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Dodges Ferry has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes have been identified by AreaSearch that will impact the area. Key projects include Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3, Cethana Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project, Marinus Link, and Telstra InfraCo Intercity Fibre Network.

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Dodges Ferry has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Dodges Ferry has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,420 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is fairly standard at 67.7%. Census responses show that only 8.8% of residents work from home. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Retail trade, however, is under-represented at 6.7% compared to Greater Hobart's 9.6%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.8% and employment decreased by 0.6%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Hobart recorded an employment decline of 0.7% and a labour force decline of 0.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dodges Ferry's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that income in Dodges Ferry is lower than the national average. The median income stands at $52,682, while the average income is $59,955. In contrast, Greater Hobart has a median income of $54,577 and an average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $57,739 (median) and $65,711 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Dodges Ferry rank modestly, between the 29th and 43rd percentiles. The data reveals that 35.0% of Dodges Ferry's population (948 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to metropolitan regions where 32.2% occupy this range. After housing costs, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses.

Dodges Ferry is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Dodges Ferry, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dodges Ferry was 35.0%, similar to Hobart metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 47.6%, with rented dwellings at 17.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, below Hobart metro's average of $1,517 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Dodges Ferry was $340, compared to Hobart metro's $350 and the national figure of $375.

Dodges Ferry has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 71.2% of all households, including 25.4% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.8%, with lone person households at 26.8% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Greater Hobart average.

Educational outcomes in Dodges Ferry fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 22.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 30.8%. Educational participation is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.5% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health outcomes in Dodges Ferry are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators for Dodges Ferry suggest below-average outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions were found to be slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover was relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population, which is around 1,380 people. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.1 and 9.9% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 65.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. Working-age residents showed an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 21.0% of residents aged 65 and over, which is a total of 569 people, higher than the 19.9% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

The latest Census data sees Dodges Ferry placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Dodges Ferry, as per the census conducted on Tuesday 9 June 2009, exhibited a lower level of cultural diversity compared to the regional average. The population was predominantly composed of citizens (90.6%), with 90.5% born in Australia and 96.9% speaking English at home. Christianity was identified as the primary religion, accounting for 37.4% of residents.

Notably, Judaism was not represented in Dodges Ferry's population, unlike Greater Hobart where it constituted 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.6%), Australian (33.2%), and Irish (8.7%). While Dutch and French ethnicities showed slight overrepresentation at 1.5% and 0.5%, respectively, the representation of Australian Aboriginals was notably lower at 2.8%.

Dodges Ferry hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Dodges Ferry is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, Dodges Ferry has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.6%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 4.0% to 6.0%, while the 35-44 cohort grew from 12.5% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 55-64 group declined from 17.6% to 15.1%, and the 25-34 group decreased from 11.3% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Dodges Ferry's age structure. The 45-54 group is projected to grow by 51%, reaching 478 people from 317. Meanwhile, the 35-44 cohort is projected to decline by 55 people.