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Population
Population growth drivers in New Town are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
The population of the suburb of New Town (Tas.) is estimated to be around 6,853 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 72 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,781. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,697 in June 2024 and validation of 84 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,770 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. New Town's growth rate of 1.1% since the census is within 1.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.5%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains in recent periods.
Population projections for the suburb, based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, suggest an above median growth trend. By 2041, the area is projected to increase by 1,304 persons, reflecting a total increase of 16.8% over the 17 years.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in New Town according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, New Town averaged approximately 23 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 119 homes. As of FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were observed between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction value of new properties was $469,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.
In FY-26, $9.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Hobart, New Town has slightly more development, 26.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. The area shows a trend towards denser development, with 31.0% standalone homes and 69.0% attached dwellings, a notable shift from its existing housing composition of 68.0% houses. With around 164 people per dwelling approval, New Town is considered a low density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, New Town is projected to add 1,153 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.
Future projections show New Town adding 1,153 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Infrastructure
New Town has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Hobart City High School redevelopment, Queens Walk Housing Expansion, New Town Sporting Precinct Upgrades, and New Town Rivulet Restoration. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.
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Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
A $209 million major expansion of the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department (ED) across three levels to address significant demand increases. The project delivers 120 treatment points, including a new resuscitation zone with a dedicated CT scanner and X-ray, a Rapid Intervention and Treatment Zone (RITZ), and specialized zones for paediatrics and mental health. Construction includes renovations to J-Block and H-Block and the installation of temporary clinical spaces to maintain service delivery during the build.
Macquarie Point Stadium
A $1.13 billion multipurpose stadium featuring a 23,000-seat capacity and a world-first fixed translucent ETFE dome roof. The venue is designed to host AFL, cricket, and major entertainment events, serving as the home ground for the Tasmania Devils from 2029. The project includes high-performance training facilities and forms the anchor of a broader urban renewal precinct at Macquarie Point.
Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor (NSTC)
A major urban renewal and transport project under the Hobart City Deal transforming the 4km corridor between Glenorchy and New Town. The project focuses on activating the disused rail corridor for a proposed Rapid Bus Network while enabling medium-density housing and mixed-use development. As of late 2025, a 368-page strategic business case for the Rapid Bus Transit network has been submitted to the Federal Government for inclusion in the 2026 national priority list. The initiative aims to improve housing affordability and sustainable urban growth through coordinated land use and transport planning.
Greater Glenorchy Plan
A 20-year plan to double housing density in Glenorchy, Moonah, and Claremont as part of the Hobart City Deal. Strategic precinct plan for Moonah CBD endorsed by Council in 2021, guiding development to 2040. Plan seeks to create welcoming places, improve pedestrian and cycling connections, support economic growth and increased density, and promote greener innovative design. Includes provisions for medium residential developments.
Hobart City Deal
A 10-year partnership (2019-2029) between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments and the Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough councils to deliver coordinated investments across Greater Hobart, including major transport upgrades such as the New Bridgewater Bridge, activation of the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor, airport border services, Antarctic and science precinct initiatives, housing and urban renewal, and smart city programs.
Salvation Army Hopkins Street Community Housing
21-unit community housing development specifically for women over 55 years old. Three-storey complex with one and two-bedroom apartments, accessible units, communal gardens, and Salvation Army community office. Designed by Xsquared Architects and jointly funded by Salvation Army, Housing Tasmania and The Select Foundation.
Queens Walk Housing Expansion
Expansion of iconic social housing complex adding 65 new apartments designed by Cumulus Studio for Housing Choices Tasmania. The $24 million project includes 38 one-bedroom and 27 two-bedroom apartments with heritage-sensitive design and sustainable features.
Moonah Arts Centre
State-of-the-art arts and cultural centre in Moonah featuring exhibition spaces, performance venues, community workshops and creative studios. The centre supports local artists and provides cultural programming for the northern suburbs. Community arts centre opened in 2015, hosting regular events, exhibitions, and community programs including the Moonah Bazaar multicultural market.
Employment
The employment landscape in New Town presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.6%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing
New Town has a highly educated workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.6%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 3,638 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% lower than Greater Hobart's 4.0%.
Workforce participation is similar to Greater Hobart's 63.8%. According to Census responses, 9.1% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The area shows strong specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.
Conversely, construction employs just 5.1% of local workers, below Greater Hobart's 8.7%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, labour force decreased by 1.1% and employment by 0.7%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Greater Hobart recorded an employment decline of 0.7%, labour force decline of 0.9%, and a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to New Town's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.
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Income
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, New Town had a median income among taxpayers of $53,963 and an average income of $66,944. Nationally, the median income was $54,577 and the average was $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since June 2023, current estimates for New Town would be approximately $59,143 (median) and $73,371 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in New Town rank modestly, between the 41st and 48th percentiles. In New Town, 30.3% of the population (2,076 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 32.2% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in New Town, with only 84.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 41st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
New Town displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
New Town's residential structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 67.9% houses and 32.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Hobart metro's figures of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. In terms of home ownership, New Town lagged behind Hobart metro at 31.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.0% and rented ones at 41.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,771, above Hobart metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure for New Town was $340, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, New Town's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
New Town features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 59.7% of all households, including 22.4% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 40.3%, with lone person households at 34.4% and group households making up 6.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
Educational attainment in New Town aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics
New Town's residents aged 15 and above have a notably higher proportion with university qualifications at 46.9%, compared to Tasmania's state average of 25.5% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. This educational advantage is primarily due to bachelor degrees, held by 27.1% of residents. Postgraduate qualifications follow at 15.5%, with graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational pathways account for 23.3%, including advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (14.7%).
Educational participation is high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.5% in tertiary education, 7.8% in primary education, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
New Town's public transport analysis indicates 58 active stops operating within the area, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by 101 individual routes, collectively providing 6,001 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 130 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. The dominant mode of transport is car at 71%, followed by bus at 13% and walking at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 9.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 857 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 103 weekly trips per stop.
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Health
Health performance in New Town is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts
New Town faces significant health challenges as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts.
The rate of private health cover in New Town is approximately 54% of the total population, which comprises around 3,679 people, compared to the Greater Hobart average of 51.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 11.3% and 9.0% of residents respectively. About 65.8% of residents report having no medical ailments, similar to the 65.5% reported across Greater Hobart. Working-age residents in New Town have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions compared to the average. The area has 18.9% of its population aged 65 and over (1,295 people), lower than the 19.9% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally compared to broader population figures.
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Cultural Diversity
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in New Town was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
New Town's population shows high cultural diversity, with 29.0% born overseas and 22.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in New Town, accounting for 34.8%. Hinduism, however, is more prevalent here at 6.6%, compared to Greater Hobart's 2.8%.
The top three parental ancestry groups are English (27.6%), Australian (23.4%), and Other (11.7%). Notably, Polish (0.9% vs regional 0.8%), Hungarian (0.3% vs 0.2%), and Welsh (0.6% vs 0.5%) are overrepresented in New Town compared to the region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
New Town's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
New Town has a median age of 38, closely resembling Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in New Town at 17.8%, compared to the Greater Hobart average. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 8.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.2% to 12.2% of New Town's population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 19.5% to 17.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in New Town's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 425 people (53%), from 808 to 1,234. Conversely, the 35-44 age group is expected to decrease by 180 residents.