Westbury (Tas.)

Westbury has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Westbury's population is estimated at around 2,615. This reflects a growth of 343 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,272. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,516 residents following examination of ABS ERP data (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 27 persons per square kilometer. Westbury's growth rate of 15.1% exceeded both state (4.8%) and SA4 region averages, marking it as a regional leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 77.0% to 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. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 and adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods. Projected demographic shifts indicate lower quartile growth for regional areas, with Westbury expected to expand by 72 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a reduction of 3.2% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Westbury when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Westbury shows approximately 35 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 175 homes were approved, with a further six approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per new home each year over these five years, indicating balanced supply and demand, stable market conditions, and an average construction cost of $403,000 per dwelling.

This financial year has seen $4.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Westbury's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Westbury has 103.0% more development activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and indicating strong developer confidence in the area. All new construction consists of standalone homes, preserving Westbury's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers at a rate of around 78 people per approval. Population projections suggest stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Westbury should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Westbury has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area. Key projects include West Tamar Highway Targeted Upgrades from Exeter to Launceston, Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3, Burnie To Hobart Freight Corridor Improvement, and Palmerston to George Town High Voltage Transmission Lines.

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While Westbury retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.9%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Westbury has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 3.9%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 1,074 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate matching Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is lower at 53.1% compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. However, education & training employs only 6.1% of local workers, below Rest of Tas.'s 8.8%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.6%, with employment falling by 1.7% in Westbury, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw employment contract by 0.5%, the labour force fall by 0.6%, and a marginal decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% and by 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Westbury's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Westbury's median income among taxpayers was $42,966 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $48,556 during the same period. In comparison, Rest of Tas.'s median and average incomes were $47,358 and $57,384 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Westbury's median income would be approximately $48,908 as of September 2025, with the average income estimated at $55,271 during the same period. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Westbury all fall between the 8th and 9th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 29.9% of residents (781 people) fall within the $800 - 1,499 income bracket, unlike trends in the region where 28.5% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. While housing costs are modest with 86.7% of income retained, Westbury's total disposable income ranks at just the 12th percentile nationally.

Westbury is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Westbury's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 94.3% houses and 5.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Tasmania's figures of 95.5% houses and 4.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Westbury was similar to that in Non-Metro Tas., at 46.2%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (32.1%) or rented (21.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,249, lower than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure for Westbury was recorded at $260, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Westbury's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Westbury has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 71.1% of all households, including 22.9% couples with children, 36.9% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.9%, with lone person households at 26.7% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.4.

Westbury faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 17.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (28.0%).

A total of 23.4% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 10.6% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 2.1% in tertiary education. Westbury Primary School serves Westbury with an enrollment of 137 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 966) with balanced educational opportunities. It has one school focusing exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents are 5.2, below the regional average of 8.4, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Westbury shows that there are two active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of bus services. Three individual routes serve these stops, collectively providing 104 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as limited, with residents typically located 829 meters from the nearest stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is 14 trips per day, which equates to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Westbury is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Westbury faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. Only approximately 46% (~1,213 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (affecting 12.1%) and mental health problems (9.0%). Conversely, 60.0% report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of Tas.'s 61.2%. Westbury has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 28.8% (753 people), compared to Rest of Tas.'s 27.4%, indicating better health metrics among its elderly population.

Westbury is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Westbury's population was found to be predominantly Australian-born, with 86.6%, and citizens, at 92.7%. English was the language spoken at home by 97.8% of its residents. Christianity was the most prevalent religion, practiced by 48.7% of Westbury's population.

The 'Other' religious category showed a slight overrepresentation in Westbury at 0.7%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 0.5%. In terms of ancestry, English was the highest at 37.6%, followed by Australian at 32.3% and Irish at 8.7%. Some ethnic groups had notable representations: Dutch at 1.5% (vs regional 2.0%), Maltese at 0.5% (vs 0.1%) and Maori at 0.5% (vs 0.2%).

Westbury hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Westbury's median age at 49 years is significantly higher than the Rest of Tas. average of 45 and considerably older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Westbury has a notably over-represented 65-74 cohort (16.1% locally) while its 35-44 year-olds are under-represented (9.8%). This 65-74 concentration is well above the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that Westbury's 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.2% to 10.2%, while its 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 15.9% to 14.3% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.3% to 10.8%. By 2041, Westbury's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75 to 84 group will grow by 32%, reaching 353 people from 266. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 65% of the population growth. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.