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

The estimated population of North Hobart as of February 2026 is around 2,798 people. This figure reflects an increase of 198 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,600 people in the suburb. AreaSearch validated this estimate following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 144 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,798 persons per square kilometer for North Hobart, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 7.6% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (2.5%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for this population increase during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth by age group post-2032, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation for North Hobart. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 225 persons to reach the year 2041, reflecting a total gain of 2.9% over the 17-year period.

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 26 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS data. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 134 homes were approved, with a further 5 approved in FY-26. On average, about 0.6 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and 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. In FY-26, there have been $9.8 million in commercial approvals, showing moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Hobart, North Hobart has 274.0% higher new home approvals per person. Recent construction consists of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 46.0% houses. This higher-density living creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

The area has approximately 266 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential room for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, North Hobart is projected to grow by 80 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

North Hobart has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified five projects potentially affecting this region: Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2, Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Macquarie Point Stadium, and Elizabeth Street Midtown Retail Precinct Upgrade. Below are those likely most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions North Hobart ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

North Hobart has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. Employment stability over the past year is relatively high.

As of September 2025, 1,738 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.8% below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is at 70.9%, above Greater Hobart's 63.8%. According to Census responses, only 8.5% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and education & training.

The area has a notable concentration in accommodation & food, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.4%. There are 2.2 workers for every resident, indicating North Hobart functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.5% and employment declined by 0.3%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest North Hobart's employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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 an above average national median income of $56,797 and an average income of $78,880. This contrasts with Greater Hobart's median income of $54,577 and average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $62,250 (median) and $86,452 (average). Census data indicates that incomes in North Hobart cluster around the 60th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 33.5% of locals (937 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, 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

In North Hobart, as per the latest Census evaluation, 46.5% of dwellings were houses and 53.5% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Hobart metropolitan area's figures of 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 dwellings at 54.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,820, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,517. Weekly rent median was recorded at $400, compared to 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 comprise the remaining 46.7%, with lone person households at 34.4% and group households making up 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 at 51.3%, compared to Tasmania's 25.5% and Australia's 30.4%. The area has a strong educational advantage, led by bachelor degrees (31.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational pathways account for 22.5%, with advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 14.1%. Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.8% in tertiary, 5.7% in secondary, and 4.7% in 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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 62 different routes that collectively facilitate 4,077 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 151 meters from the nearest stop. Being primarily residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode of travel at 50%, followed by walking at 35% and buses at 8%. On average, there are 0.9 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 582 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 at approximately 58% of the total population (1,634 people), compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 14.0% of residents and asthma impacting 8.0%. 66.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (391 people), lower than the 19.9% 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, as of the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 29.5% of its residents born overseas and 21.7% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in North Hobart, accounting for 26.6%. Notably, Hinduism was overrepresented at 4.1%, higher than the Greater Hobart average of 2.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (28.6%), Australian (22.1%), and Other (10.6%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences in representation: Polish (1.0% vs regional 0.8%), Welsh (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Spanish (0.5% vs 0.2%) were overrepresented in North Hobart.

North Hobart's population is younger than the national pattern

North Hobart's median age is 34 years, significantly lower than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, North Hobart has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (24.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.9%). This 25-34 concentration is notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 15.5% to 17.8%, while those aged 75 to 84 have increased from 3.8% to 5.2%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 55 to 64 has declined from 11.0% to 9.1%. By 2041, North Hobart's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by 38%, adding 121 residents to reach a total of 440. In contrast, both the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.