East Devonport

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

As of November 2025, East Devonport's population is estimated at around 4,632, reflecting an increase of 248 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for the suburb was 4,530 as of June 2024, with 98 new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 381 persons per square kilometer. East Devonport's population grew by 5.7% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, exceeding both the SA4 region (4.7%) and the state average during this period. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth. AreaSearch uses 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, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods.

By 2041, the suburb is projected to increase by 93 persons, reflecting an average annual growth rate of approximately 0.4%.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within East Devonport when compared nationally

East Devonport has seen approximately 28 dwelling approvals per year, with 141 homes approved between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, and 9 so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market. However, this has decreased to 0.9 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting more balanced supply conditions. The average construction cost for new properties is $347,000.

Commercial approvals in FY-26 totaled $951,000, indicating minimal commercial development activity. East Devonport's development activity compares to that of the Rest of Tas., supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. All approved constructions were detached houses, maintaining the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The dwelling approvals per capita is approximately 165 people. Population forecasts suggest East Devonport will gain 20 residents by 2041, with current development patterns meeting demand and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond projections.

East Devonport has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Eleven projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Devonport Mental Health Hub, Spirit of Tasmania New Vessels and Port Upgrade, TasPorts QuayLink Port Development, and Devonport Oval Sports Complex, with the following list providing details on those likely to be most relevant.

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

East Devonport has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 8.0% as of June 2025, and estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year. The area has 1,734 residents in work while its unemployment rate is 4.0% higher than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation lags significantly at 45.7%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. The area has a notably high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 4.6% versus the regional average of 8.8%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% and labour force increased by 1.8%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Tas. recorded employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.6%, with marginal unemployment reduction. 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, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to East Devonport's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

East Devonport's median income among taxpayers was $38,316 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $45,219 during the same period. For comparison, Rest of Tas.'s median and average incomes were $47,358 and $57,384 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for East Devonport's median income would be approximately $43,615 as of September 2025, with the average income estimated at $51,473 during this period. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in East Devonport all fall between the 1st and 4th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 34.9% of the community (1,616 individuals) earn within the $400 - 799 band, differing from metropolitan patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 band dominates with 28.5%. With 45.0% earning under $800 per week, the suburb faces income constraints affecting local spending patterns. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 3rd percentile nationally.

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

East Devonport's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, had 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Devonport stood at 34.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.7% and rented ones at 43.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,059, below Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in East Devonport was $235, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, East Devonport's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,059 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 62.5% of all households, including 17.3% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 18.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.5%, with lone person households at 33.9% and group households at 3.7%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 11.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (7.2%) and certificates (30.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.8%), secondary education (7.9%), and tertiary education (1.7%). East Devonport Primary School serves the local area, enrolling 206 students. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited, with 4.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.1, leading many families to travel for schooling.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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

East Devonport faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 45% of the total population (~2,089 people), compared to 48.3% across the rest of Tasmania and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 12.4% and 12.3% of residents respectively.

However, 55.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 61.1% across the rest of Tasmania. The area has a higher proportion of seniors, with 24.9% aged 65 and over (1,153 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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

East Devonport had a low level of cultural diversity, with 86.6% of its population being citizens born in Australia who spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 41.8% of the population. While Judaism was similarly represented at 0.1%, this was an overrepresentation compared to the rest of Tasmania.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.8%), English (32.5%), and Australian Aboriginal (7.5%). Notably, Samoan, Korean, and Sri Lankan ethnicities had a higher representation in East Devonport than regionally, at 0.2%, 0.1%, and 0.1% respectively.

East Devonport hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

East Devonport's median age is 44, similar to Tasmania's figure of 45 but higher than Australia's norm of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 13.4%, compared to Rest of Tasmania. The 55-64 cohort makes up 12.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35-44 age group grew from 9.8% to 11.2%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 8.2% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort declined from 13.7% to 12.4%. By 2041, East Devonport's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75-84 group will grow by 24%, reaching 544 from 440. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 97% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 5-14 cohorts.