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 Nov 2025, North Hobart's population is estimated at around 2,795. This reflects an increase of 195 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,600. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,762 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024, and an additional 143 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,795 persons per square kilometer, placing North Hobart in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Hobart's 7.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (2.3%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, with adjustments made employing 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, expected to grow by 218 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 2.6% in total over the 17 years.

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 of ABS building approval data. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 136 homes were approved, with a further 5 in FY-26. The average population increase per dwelling built over these years was 0.6 people.

New construction appears to be meeting or exceeding demand, offering more housing options. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $571,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $173.3 million, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Hobart, North Hobart has 280.0% higher new home approvals per capita. Recent construction consists of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current 46.0% house dominance. There are approximately 241 people per dwelling approval in North Hobart, suggesting room for growth.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, North Hobart is projected to gain 72 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand, benefiting buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds forecasts.

North Hobart has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified six projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2, Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Macquarie Point Stadium, and Elizabeth Street Midtown Retail Precinct Upgrade. The following list details those projects likely to be 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 3.1%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,729 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in North Hobart is 69.6%, compared to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and education & training. Notably, the area has a high concentration in accommodation & food, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.4% versus the regional average of 8.7%. There are 2.2 workers for every resident, indicating that North Hobart functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.5%, while employment declined by 1.3%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that 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.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 indicates that North Hobart has one of the highest incomes in Australia, with a median assessed at $56,797 and an average income of $78,880. This contrasts with Greater Hobart's figures of a median income of $51,272 and an average income of $63,777. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $64,652 (median) and $89,789 (average). Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in North Hobart cluster around the 60th percentile nationally. Looking at income distribution, the predominant cohort spans 33.5% of locals (936 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.2%. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income, however strong earnings still 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 46.5% houses and 53.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Hobart metro had 69.2% houses and 30.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Hobart was at 21.9%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (23.1%) or rented (54.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Hobart was $1,820, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,800. The median weekly rent figure for North Hobart was $400, compared to Hobart metro's $390. 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 2.3.

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

North Hobart's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 51.3% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in Tasmania (TAS) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 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 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. North Hobart's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,497 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1088. The educational mix includes one primary school and three K-12 schools. North Hobart functions as an education hub with 53.6 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 22.7, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

North Hobart has 21 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a total of 57 different routes, offering 4,299 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically living within 150 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 614 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 204 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

North Hobart shows below-average health indicators, with common conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (1,632 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 14.0% of residents and asthma impacting 8.0%. Only 66.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.8% across Greater Hobart. The area has 13.7% of residents aged 65 and over (382 people), lower than the 18.8% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, generally aligning with the overall population's health profile.

North Hobart was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

North Hobart, surveyed in June 2021, 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, comprising 26.6% of North Hobart's population as of June 2021. Hinduism showed significant overrepresentation in North Hobart, making up 4.1% compared to the Greater Hobart average of 3.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (28.6%), Australian (22.1%), and Other (10.6%). Notable divergences included Polish (1.0% vs regional 1.0%), Welsh (0.7% vs 0.6%), and Spanish (0.5% vs 0.3%) groups in North Hobart, as of June 2021.

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 (25.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, North Hobart's population has seen changes in certain age groups since then: the 15 to 24 age group increased from 15.5% to 17.1%, while the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 3.8% to 4.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group decreased from 11.0% to 9.3%. Demographic projections suggest that North Hobart's age profile will significantly shift by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is expected to grow the most, with a projected increase of 36%, adding 115 residents to reach a total of 440 in this age group. However, both the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.