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Ulverstone has an estimated 6,765 residents, up from 6,653 at the 2021 Census — a change of 112 people, or 1.7%. 181 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 406 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Ulverstone has an estimated count of roughly 6,765 residents, synthesized from AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS demographic updates alongside 181 validated new addresses identified following the 2021 Census. This represents an addition of 112 people (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census benchmark of 6,653 people, drawing on an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 6,710 assessed by AreaSearch via the June 2025 ABS release. Density in the suburb of Ulverstone sits at 405 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial physical space per resident and capacity for upcoming expansion.
The local 1.7% post-census growth rate trails the broader SA3 benchmark of 3.4% by only 1.7 percentage points, reflecting steady underlying dynamics, with overseas arrivals serving as the principal origin of these recent demographic additions. Projections for the suburb of Ulverstone incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data benchmarked to 2022 across individual SA2 areas, supplemented where necessary by the Tasmanian Government's 2022 Regional/LGA dataset (based on 2021) using weighted aggregation models from LGA down to SA2 geographic units for post-2032 age distributions. Under this framework, demographic forecasts point to an overall reduction of 276 persons by 2041. Despite this broader contraction, particular age brackets are set to expand, most notably individuals aged 75 to 84, who are projected to increase by 284 people.
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115 new dwellings have been approved in Ulverstone over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Ulverstone registers an average of around 23 residential dwelling consents per annum according to AreaSearch's assessment of ABS figures, totaling approximately 115 homes approved over the preceding 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, including 41 during FY-25 to date. This level of residential construction appears well-calibrated against recent demographic contractions, providing favorable choices for purchasers with new dwellings reflecting an average expected construction cost of $392,000. Additionally, non-residential activity remains steady, evidenced by $9.5 million worth of commercial approvals during the current financial year. Building activity per capita in Ulverstone has been somewhat elevated over the 5 year period, tracking 10.0% above the benchmark for Rest of Tas.
to maintain solid purchasing choices while underpinning local asset values. All permitted dwellings have consisted of detached single-family residences, reinforcing the low-density fabric of the community with approximately 179 people per approval to attract purchasers seeking generous allotment sizes. With demographic forecasts pointing toward flat or contracting totals, Ulverstone is likely to encounter reduced residential demand pressure, fostering advantageous conditions for property purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ulverstone
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ulverstone, worth an estimated $29 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.62 billion. 11 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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 economic and social outcomes are strongly driven by capital works, planning schemes, and regional infrastructure developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 major projects situated within or around the locality, including prominent undertakings such as the Ulverstone Rise (Trevor Street Subdivision), the Installation of a Wet Electrostatic Scrubber Precipitator, Ulverstone Rise, and the Jernej Way Residential Subdivision.
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Ulverstone Rise (Trevor Street Subdivision)
Masterplanned residential subdivision on elevated land between Bass Highway, Main Street and Trevor Street in Ulverstone. Originally approved for 71 lots at 126A Trevor St; now being delivered as Ulverstone Rise over multiple stages (circa 189 lots). Stage 1 is titled with lots marketed. Elevated blocks with views to Bass Strait and the Dial Ranges.
Jernej Way Residential Subdivision
A 3.39-hectare site approved for a 31-lot residential subdivision in the General Residential Zone. The site is shovel-ready with water, sewer, and road infrastructure connected, located near Ulverstone town center. The property was acquired by a national developer in June 2025.
Installation of a Wet Electrostatic Scrubber Precipitator
Installation of a modern Wet Electrostatic Precipitator (WESP) system to treat exhaust from fryers at the Simplot Ulverstone potato processing plant. The upgrade is designed to reduce particulate emissions by approximately 80% and substantially mitigate odour impacts across the surrounding community.
Ulverstone Rise
A 189-lot residential subdivision developed over 10 stages, with titled blocks now available for purchase. Lots range in size and offer coastal views, with house and land packages starting from $572,000 in partnership with Tasmania's leading builders.
Ulverstone Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
Upgrade to the sewage treatment plant including a new clarifier, biosolids dewatering units, pumps, flow metering, and electrical improvements to enhance capacity, safety, and environmental outcomes, supporting future population and industrial growth in Ulverstone, Gawler, and Penguin.
South Road Service Station Development
A DA approved 24-hour highway service centre including a convenience shop, two drive-through restaurants, amenities, 53 car parks, 5 truck parks, and 2 bus/caravan parks, located adjacent to the Bass Highway. Construction has not yet commenced as of 2025.
Ulverstone Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
A major upgrade to the Ulverstone Sewage Treatment Plant, servicing Ulverstone, Gawler, West Ulverstone, and Penguin. The project, which commenced in March 2023 and was successfully completed in 2024, included installation of a new clarifier, two biosolids dewatering units, upgraded flow metering, new pumps, and critical electrical system improvements. These upgrades enhance the plant's performance, safety, and capacity for future growth, ensuring more efficient operations while delivering improved environmental outcomes for the local region. The improvements make the plant safer and easier for TasWater operators to manage, while also providing additional capacity to support population and industrial growth in the communities served.
Oak Rise Housing
A social housing development featuring 48 homes with communal green spaces overlooking the Bass Strait, designed to provide safe and affordable housing.
2,880 residents of Ulverstone are employed, from a labour force of 3,015. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 51.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 local labor pool in Ulverstone exhibits a balanced distribution across blue-collar and white-collar roles alongside prominent representation in essential services, with an unemployment rate of 4.5% and a 3.4% annual rise in workforce numbers derived from AreaSearch statistical data. There are 2,880 employed residents as of March 2026, though local unemployment tracks 0.5% higher than the Regional Tas. rate of 3.9%, while labor force engagement of 51.9% sits notably below the regional benchmark of 58.7%. Furthermore, only 5.7% of employed locals indicated working from home at the Census, a figure subject to the context of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. By contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 4.5% of the local workforce compared to 8.4% across the wider region. Census figures comparing resident workers against local workplace positions indicate that this largely residential setting provides comparatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch's review of ABS and SALM figures aggregated across wider statistical areas, Ulverstone saw a 3.4% rise in employment alongside a 3.3% expansion in the labor force during the 12 months leading to March 2026, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Across Regional Tas., employment grew by 1.8% and the labor force increased by 1.7%, accompanied by a slight drop in unemployment. Broader outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide useful context, projecting national jobs growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When these varying sector-level national trajectories are weighted against Ulverstone's specific industrial profile, local employment is modeled to expand by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ulverstone is $1,012 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $599 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,418 a year against an average of $57,632. 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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Postcode-based ATO statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the suburb of Ulverstone sit below nationwide figures, showing a median of $48,418 and an average of $57,632, which compares to $49,689 (median) and $59,358 (average) across Regional Tas.. Factoring in the 10.95% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 brings estimated values to around $53,720 for the median and $63,943 for the average as of March 2026. Census metrics from 2021 place local personal, family, and household earnings between the 3rd and 11th percentiles nationally.
A substantial 34.1% of locals (2,306 residents) fall into the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket, contrasting with the regional trend where 28.5% receive between $1,500 - 2,999 each week. Financial constraints are pronounced, with 41.8% of households managing on under $800 weekly, and the remaining income after housing expenses stands at 86.3%, positioning the area at the 6th percentile across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ulverstone had 2,934 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 1% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,100 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Ulverstone at the latest Census was made up of 85.1% separate houses and 14.8% medium-to-high density or alternative dwellings (including apartments and semi-detached properties), compared to 89.9% separate houses and 10.1% alternative types in Regional Tas.. Outright homeownership was elevated at 44.9%, exceeding the Regional Tas. level, while 27.9% of homes were held with a mortgage and 27.2% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,100, notably lower than the Regional Tas. benchmark of $1,274 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $250, matching the Regional Tas.
figure of $250 and coming in well below the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ulverstone counted 2,934 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 61.7% of all households, with couples without children representing 28.5%, couples with children making up 19.9%, and single parent families accounting for 12.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 38.3%, comprised predominantly of single-person households at 36.6% and group living arrangements at 1.9%. The median household size of 2.1 people is slightly lower than the Regional Tas. figure of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.8% of adults in Ulverstone hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,970 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 967 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in the community reflect lower tertiary qualification rates, with university graduates accounting for 14.8% of residents compared to the 30.4% national standard. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees comprise 10.7%, postgraduate awards represent 2.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.9%. Vocational qualifications are widespread, with 38.6% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical training, consisting of certificates held by 29.7% and advanced diplomas held by 8.9%. Active participation in formal education involves 24.3% of the resident population, with 9.8% attending primary school, 7.2% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Ulverstone means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Ulverstone includes 2 bus stops connecting with 6 dedicated routes to deliver 502 weekly passenger services. Overall transit accessibility is limited, with local dwellings situated an average distance of 1055 meters from the nearest stop. Commuters rely overwhelmingly on private vehicles, with 93% using cars to travel to work and 4% walking. Households possess an average of 1.3 motor vehicles, below the regional figure, while 5.7% of working residents operated from home during the 2021 Census under pandemic-era settings. Bus services run at an average rate of 71 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 251 departures weekly at each transit stop.
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58.0% of residents in Ulverstone report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Health and wellness metrics compiled by AreaSearch highlight meaningful challenges for Ulverstone, reflected in elevated chronic condition diagnosis rates and mortality measures across both older and younger age groups. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is comparatively constrained, covering approximately 50% of residents (~3,383 people) against the 55.7% national benchmark. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments in the area, affecting 13.3 and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 58.0% of the community reported no long-term medical conditions, trailing the 62.0% recorded across Regional Tas.. Working-age residents experience higher incidences of chronic illness, and seniors—who represent 33.5% of the local population (2,266 people) compared to 25.1% across Regional Tas.—face significant health difficulties that rank high on national comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ulverstone is largely Australian-born, at 90.6% of residents, with 2.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.7%) and Australian (33.3%). 5.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Ulverstone are relatively low, with 90.6% of residents born in Australia, 93.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.1% speaking exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 46.6% of residents compared to 43.0% throughout Regional Tas.. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplaces, English ancestry leads at 35.7%, followed by Australian at 33.3% and Irish at 7.2%. Certain communities exhibit distinctive local proportions, including Dutch heritage at 2.6% (compared to 1.7% across the region), Australian Aboriginal background at 5.8% (versus 4.1% regionally), and Sri Lankan heritage at 0.1% (matching the regional 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ulverstone is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 18.7% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Ulverstone exhibits a pronounced skew toward older demographics. AreaSearch's August 2026 estimates indicate that seniors aged 65+ comprise 33.5% of the population, compared to 25.1% in Regional Tas., whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for only 18.1% of locals compared to 23.0% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 stands at 49, remaining identical to the 2021 Census figure and sitting above both the Regional Tas. median of 45 and the national median of 38 from that Census. The retiree and senior cohort has seen the most notable post-census shift, rising from 28.4% to 33.5%.
Projections to 2041 indicate this 65+ demographic will capture the bulk of future growth, increasing by 341 residents (15%) to reach 2,607, while child, young adult, and middle-aged cohorts are anticipated to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ulverstone
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 5 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 181 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,653 at the 2021 Census → 6,765 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 Aug 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 (SAL60702). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.