Trevallyn

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

As of Nov 2025, Trevallyn's population is estimated at around 4,916, reflecting an increase of 90 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,826. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population as 4,902 following examination of ABS ERP data released in Jun 2024, and an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 504 persons per square kilometer. Trevallyn's growth rate of 1.9% positions it within 2.0 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 3.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth for Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Trevallyn expected to grow by 2 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall decrease of 0.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Trevallyn, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data shows Trevallyn had approximately 6 new homes approved annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling around 31 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years (FY21 to FY25), an average of 2.3 people moved to Trevallyn per new home constructed, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes were built at an average expected construction cost value of $764,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY26, $153,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Trevallyn has significantly less development activity, 71.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Additionally, new construction was entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving Trevallyn's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count per dwelling approval is 1089 people.

Population projections indicate stability or decline in Trevallyn, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures benefiting potential buyers.

Trevallyn has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Twenty-four projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include 463 West Tamar Road, Riverside - Multiple Dwellings, Launceston Hospice, Stanton Rise Estate, and kanamaluka Cultural Centre (Incorporating Conference & Exhibition Space). The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Trevallyn demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Trevallyn's workforce is highly educated with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.0% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

This rate was 1.9% lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Trevallyn was 66.0%, exceeding Rest of Tas.'s rate of 55.7%. Key employment industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, education & training had an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 2.0% compared to the regional average of 8.4%. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.5%, with employment decreasing by 0.8%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw an employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 indicate potential future demand within Trevallyn. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Trevallyn's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

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

Income data from AreaSearch for financial year 2022 shows Trevallyn has high national incomes. The median income is $58,704 and the average is $73,830. In contrast, Rest of Tas.'s median income is $47,358 with an average of $57,384. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $66,823 (median) and $84,041 (average), based on a 13.83% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 58th percentile ($845 weekly), while household income is at the 42nd percentile. The $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket dominates Trevallyn with 32.6% of residents (1,602 people), similar to the broader regional trend of 28.5%. Housing costs allow for 87.9% retention, but disposable income is below average at the 47th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Trevallyn is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Trevallyn, as per the latest Census evaluation, 91.5% of dwellings were houses while 8.4% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Non-Metro Tas., where 82.1% were houses and 17.9% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Trevallyn stood at 37.3%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 36.8% and rented ones making up 25.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,387, exceeding the Non-Metro Tas. average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Trevallyn was recorded at $300, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $280. Nationally, Trevallyn's median monthly mortgage repayment figure of $1,387 is significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while its median weekly rent of $300 is substantially below the national figure of $375.

Trevallyn has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.5% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 27.9% and group households making up 3.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

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

Educational attainment in Trevallyn is notably high, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 19.3% in the rest of Tasmania and 21.7% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 21.4%. Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.9% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education. Trevallyn Primary School serves the local area, enrolling 414 students as of a recent report, with an ICSEA score of 1044 indicating balanced educational opportunities.

The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 8.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.3, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

The analysis shows that Trevallyn has 45 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 85 different routes combined offering 8,158 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to public transport is rated excellent with residents typically living within 198 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,165 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 181 weekly trips per individual stop.

Trevallyn'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

Trevallyn's health metrics closely match national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a fairly standard level.

Private health cover is high, with approximately 56% of the total population (~2773 people). This compares to 50.6% in Rest of Tas. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (9.7%) and arthritis (8.4%). 67.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.9% in Rest of Tas. 18.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (899 people), lower than the 19.9% in Rest of Tas. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Trevallyn ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Trevallyn's population was found to be less diverse culturally, with 83.3% born in Australia, 90.7% being citizens, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 38.0%. Hinduism showed overrepresentation at 1.4%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 2.5%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (28.5%), and Scottish (8.6%). Notably, Dutch were overrepresented at 2.5% (vs regional 2.0%), Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.4%), and French at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).

Trevallyn's median age exceeds the national pattern

Trevallyn's median age is 40 years, which is significantly below the Rest of Tasmania average of 45 but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 45-54 are particularly prominent at 14.6%, while the 65-74 group is comparatively smaller at 10.1% than in the Rest of Tasmania. Between 2021 and the present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.4% to 12.4% of Trevallyn's population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 11.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Trevallyn. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 15%, adding 107 residents to reach 825. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts.