North Hobart

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of North Hobart is around 2,769. This figure represents an increase of 169 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,600. The growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,769 persons per square kilometer, placing North Hobart in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's population growth of 6.5% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (1.8%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader. 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, to estimate future population trends. 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 a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by approximately 212 persons, reflecting a gain of 7.7% over the 16-year period. This growth is expected to be just below the median for statistical areas across the nation.

Residential development activity is lower than average in North Hobart according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

North Hobart has seen approximately 27 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 135 homes were approved, with an additional 6 approved in FY-26. The average population growth per dwelling built over these years was 0.8 people.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers more choices while potentially driving population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $571,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $9.8 million, demonstrating moderate commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Hobart, North Hobart has 264.0% higher new home approvals per person. Recent construction comprises 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 46.0% houses. This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs.

North Hobart has approximately 261 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, North Hobart is projected to grow by 212 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth beyond forecasts.

North Hobart has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects expected to influence the region. Key initiatives include Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Macquarie Point Stadium, Elizabeth Street Midtown Retail Precinct Upgrade, and Hobart City Deal. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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AreaSearch analysis places North Hobart well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

North Hobart has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.4%. As of December 2025, 1,819 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation at 73.3%.

According to Census responses, 8.5% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and education & training, with notable concentration in accommodation & food at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, construction showed lower representation at 5.4%. The area functioned as an employment hub with 2.2 workers per resident.

Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.4% while labour force increased by 1.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Hobart recorded employment growth of 0.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Hobart's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that North Hobart has a median income of $56,797 and an average income of $78,880. This is higher than Greater Hobart's median income of $54,577 and average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $63,016 (median) and $87,517 (average). Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in North Hobart are around the 60th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 33.5% of locals fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region at 32.2%. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

North Hobart displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

North Hobart's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 46.5% houses and 53.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Hobart stood at 21.9%, with mortgaged properties at 23.1% and rented ones at 54.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,820, surpassing the Hobart metro average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in North Hobart was $400, higher than Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, North Hobart's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

North Hobart features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 53.3% of all households, including 14.3% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 46.7%, with lone person households at 34.4% and group households comprising 12.6%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

North Hobart shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

North Hobart's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (51.3%) compared to Tasmania (25.5%) and Australia (30.4%). The area's most common qualification is Bachelor degrees (31.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational pathways account for 22.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 14.1%. Educational participation in North Hobart is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.8% in tertiary education, 5.7% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing primary education.

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

North Hobart has 20 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 62 different routes, which together facilitate 4,077 weekly passenger journeys. The area's transport accessibility is considered excellent, with residents on average situated 151 metres from their nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most North Hobart residents travel outward for work. Cars remain the primary commuting mode at 50%, followed by walking (35%) and buses (8%). On average, there are 0.9 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.5% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 582 trips daily, translating to around 203 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Hobart's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

North Hobart's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 58% of North Hobart's total population (1,617 people) having it, compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 14.0% and 8.0% of residents respectively. 66.2% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (395 people), lower than the 20.0% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in North Hobart was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

North Hobart had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 29.5% of its population born overseas and 21.7% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in North Hobart, comprising 26.6% of people. Hinduism showed an overrepresentation compared to Greater Hobart, making up 4.1% versus 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.6%), Australian (22.1%), and Other (10.6%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences: Polish was higher at 1.0% compared to the regional average of 0.8%, Welsh was 0.7% versus 0.5%, and Spanish was 0.5% against a regional average of 0.2%.

North Hobart's population is younger than the national pattern

North Hobart's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, North Hobart has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (26.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 15.5% to 17.0%, while the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 3.8% to 5.3%. Conversely, the population aged 55 to 64 has declined from 11.0% to 9.2%. Demographic projections suggest that North Hobart's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow strongly at a rate of 43%, adding 134 residents to reach a total of 447. Meanwhile, both the 65 to 74 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.