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Seven Mile Beach has an estimated 1,511 residents, up from 1,467 at the 2021 Census — a change of 44 people, or 3.0%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 102 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis of ABS population numbers for the surrounding region, and recent addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Seven Mile Beach is estimated to have a population of 1,511 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 44 people (3.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted ,1467 residents. The shift is calculated using the resident count of 1,492, which was calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an extra 36 validated new addresses since the Census. This count translates to a density of 102 persons per square kilometer, which leaves a lot of space for residents and potential future development.
Over the last ten years, Seven Mile Beach has shown steady growth trends with a 1.5% compound annual rate, which is higher than the SA4 region. Population expansion in the suburb was driven mostly by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 54.0% of the growth in recent times. AreaSearch uses population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 and use 2022 as a base. For any SA2 regions that do not have this information, and to calculate how age brackets will change after the year 2032, projection models from the Tasmania State Government published in 2022 using a 2021 base are utilized. These are adjusted by applying a weighted aggregation of population changes from the LGA to the SA2 level. Looking at upcoming demographic changes, the suburb of Seven Mile Beach is projected to experience population growth slightly below the median of other statistical areas in the nation, with projections indicating an increase of 170 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2 data, which is an increase of 10.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Based on AreaSearch research into building approvals from the ABS that were allocated from broader statistical areas, the suburb of Seven Mile Beach has averaged about 2 home approvals per year, with 13 total dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 4 during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 4.6 people per year have moved to the area for every completed home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This mismatch typically drives up prices and increases rivalry among buyers.
The new dwellings being built carry an average value of $572,000, which suggests developers are targeting the high-end market with premium builds. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $1.7 million were recorded during this financial year, which indicates very little commercial building work. Compared to Greater Hobart, the suburb of Seven Mile Beach has a much lower volume of new construction, sitting 72.0% below the regional average per capita. Although building activity has risen recently, this low rate of supply generally supports the values and demand for existing houses. Building volume is also lower than the national average, which highlights the mature nature of the local market and hints at development restrictions. Additionally, all building approvals in recent times have been for detached houses, which helps maintain the low density profile of the suburb and appeals to buyers looking for larger blocks of land. The ratio of 426 people for each building approval reflects the quiet and slow-paced development market. Projections for the future suggest the suburb of Seven Mile Beach will add 151 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of homes may fall short of population needs, which could increase competition among buyers and support price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Seven Mile Beach
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Seven Mile Beach, worth an estimated $1.07 billion. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, transport & logistics and agriculture & rural development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning initiatives are primary drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects that are expected to influence the local area. The main developments include the Hobart Airport Terminal Expansion Project, the Tasman Highway Duplication Project, the Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study, and the Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector, with the following list detailing the most relevant ones.
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Hobart Airport Terminal Expansion Project
Hobart Airport is undertaking a $200 million terminal upgrade to double its footprint, increasing boarding gates, food & beverage, and retail options. It will also allow larger aircraft and direct international flights.
Cambridge Primary School Redevelopment
The Tasmanian Government is undertaking an $18 million redevelopment of Cambridge Primary School, providing additional contemporary learning facilities for students and staff, and traffic and car parking improvements.
Draft Cambridge Oval Master Plan
A master plan for the redevelopment of the Cambridge Memorial Oval and surrounding area, including new and upgraded soccer and cricket facilities, recreation facilities, a new sports pavilion, indoor gymnasium, and outdoor multi-use hard court for school and community use.
Lauderdale Primary School
The Tasmanian Government will undertake a $6.5 million upgrade of Lauderdale Primary School to provide additional contemporary learning spaces, amenities and replacement of outdated outdoor play areas. This includes the construction of new general learning areas and car park upgrades to address increasing student enrollment and provide modern facilities.
Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study
A study investigating the feasibility of future freight routes from Brighton to Cambridge, considering current routes, road conditions, and necessary upgrades. Community consultation has closed.
Tasman Highway Duplication Project
Duplication of the Tasman Highway between Hobart and Sorell, including widening the Midway Point and Sorell Causeways from two to four lanes, and building a second bridge next to McGees Bridge. The project aims to double vehicle capacity, improve safety, and includes shared walking and cycling paths. Currently pending environmental approvals.
Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector
A $19.1 million investment in southeast Tasmania to provide around 190 megalitres of recycled water per year for agriculture and preserve the health of the Pitt Water-Orielton Lagoon.
Glebe Hill Childcare Centre
Purpose-built early learning centre developed by Tipalea Partners adjacent to Glebe Hill Village. The 106-place centre is operated by Green Leaves Early Learning and commenced operations during 2026, helping address childcare demand in Hobart's south-east.
845 residents of Seven Mile Beach are employed, from a labour force of 860. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 69.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,638, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Seven Mile Beach has a highly qualified workforce, with a high concentration of workers in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 1.7%, and relatively stable employment over the last year according to data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there are 845 working residents, and the local unemployment rate is 2.7% lower than the Greater Hobart level of 4.4%. Workforce participation is also higher than average, sitting at 69.3% compared to Greater Hobart's 63.8%. According to Census details, a small share of 11.6% of workers worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown measures.
The primary sectors employing residents are healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The workforce is highly concentrated in public administration & safety, with a share that is 1.3 times the regional average. By comparison, accommodation & food services accounts for only 4.7% of local employment, which is lower than the Greater Hobart average of 8.0%. The census recorded a ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident, which shows that local job opportunities are above average. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the labor force shrank by 0.3% over the 12-month period, while employment dropped by 0.5%, which caused the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. This is different from Greater Hobart, where employment fell by 0.1%, the labor force expanded by 0.2%, and unemployment increased by 0.3 percentage points. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future demand trends for the suburb of Seven Mile Beach. These forecasts, which look ahead five and ten years, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at very different rates. Applying these industry forecasts to the local employment mix suggests that employment in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach should rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, although this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Seven Mile Beach is $2,125 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $950 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,639 a year against an average of $69,667. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's analysis of the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach had a median income of $56,639 and an average income of $69,667. This is slightly above the national average and compares to Greater Hobart figures of $54,577 (median) and $65,190 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be around $62,841 for the median and $77,296 for the average. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach place it in the 73rd percentile nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 31.1% of taxpayers (469 residents) who earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the broader region where 32.2% fall into this bracket. The suburb of Seven Mile Beach shows high levels of wealth, with 30.1% of residents earning more than $3,000 per week, which helps support premium local retail and services. Residents retain 88.5% of their income after paying for housing, which shows strong discretionary spending power, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 8th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seven Mile Beach had 540 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,781 a month. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach consisted of 100.0% detached houses and virtually no other dwelling types like townhouses or apartments, compared to Hobart metro where houses made up 85.3% and other dwellings accounted for 14.7%. The level of home ownership in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach was higher than the metropolitan average at 40.8%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (50.6%) or rented (8.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Hobart metro average of $1,517 at $1,781, and the median weekly rent was $430, compared to the metropolitan average of $350.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seven Mile Beach counted 540 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 80.0% of all households in the area, consisting of 38.6% couples with children, 32.8% couples without children, and 8.1% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.0%, with single-person households representing 19.9% and group households making up none of the total. The median household size of 2.6 individuals is larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.8% of adults in Seven Mile Beach hold a university qualification, including 21.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 24.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The proportion of residents in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach with a university qualification is 28.8%, which is slightly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%, though this small difference shows the area remains relatively competitive. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational qualifications are common, with 37.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (24.8%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 26.1% of residents studying.
This includes 10.5% of the population in primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, and 3.9% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Seven Mile Beach reaches 16 stops on 39 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 16 active transport stops within the suburb of Seven Mile Beach, which are served by buses. There are 39 distinct routes running through these stops, offering 3,741 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 151 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and cars remain the primary mode of travel at 94%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.9 per household, which is higher than the regional average.
A small share of 11.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules. Bus services run an average of 534 times per day across all routes, which averages out to approximately 233 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.7% of residents in Seven Mile Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Data on health outcomes shows excellent results in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, which are low across all age brackets. The percentage of the population with private health insurance is high at roughly 55%, which is about 827 people. This is higher than the 51.7% recorded across Greater Hobart. The primary medical conditions recorded among residents were arthritis (10.8%) and asthma (7.5%), while 67.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart.
Health statistics for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the population (339 people), which is higher than the Greater Hobart average of 20.0%. Health outcomes for these older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Seven Mile Beach is largely Australian-born, at 88.0% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (37.2%) and Australian (30.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Seven Mile Beach has lower cultural diversity than average, with 88.0% of residents born in Australia, 94.7% holding citizenship, and 97.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, practiced by 46.9% of the population, compared to 39.8% across Greater Hobart. The top three ancestry groups in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach are English (37.2% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 31.8%), Australian (30.6%), and Irish (8.8%). There are also differences in the representation of other ancestries: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.9% of the population compared to 0.5% regionally, French accounts for 0.5% compared to 0.3% regionally, and Scottish ancestry is claimed by 8.1% compared to 7.0% across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seven Mile Beach is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 16.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Seven Mile Beach is 46 years, which is older than the Greater Hobart average of 39 and the Australian average of 38 years. The local age distribution shows a high proportion of people aged 55 to 64 (16.2%), while the 25 to 34 age bracket is smaller (5.1%) than in Greater Hobart. This concentration of 55 to 64 year-olds is higher than the national share of 11.2%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 12.3% to 14.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 9.4% to 11.1%.
However, the 25 to 34 group has decreased from 8.2% to 5.1%. Population projections for 2041 suggest changes for the suburb of Seven Mile Beach, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow the most by 50%, adding 105 residents to reach 319. Meanwhile, declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seven Mile Beach
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 36 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,467 at the 2021 Census → 1,511 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL60595). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.