Wynyard

Wynyard is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Wynyard's population is estimated at approximately 6,971 as of February 2026, reflecting a growth of 675 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 10.7% rise from the previous population count of 6,296. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 6,619 in June 2024 and an additional 326 validated new addresses since the Census date. Wynyard's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (4.5%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses 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 adopted with adjustments made using a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends indicate an overall decline, with the suburb's population expected to decrease by 391 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, which is anticipated to increase by 244 people.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Wynyard experienced around 64 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21-FY25, approximately 323 homes were approved, with 25 more in FY26 by June. On average, each new dwelling added about 1.1 residents yearly over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost for new properties was $404,000, indicating a focus on premium segment development. In FY26, Wynyard registered $8.1 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Rest of Tas., Wynyard had 158% more construction activity per capita by June 2026. New developments consisted mostly of detached houses (98%) with some medium and high-density housing (2%).

With around 145 people per dwelling approved, Wynyard exhibited growth area characteristics. Population projections suggest stability or decline, potentially reducing housing demand pressures and benefiting buyers.

Wynyard has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Wynyard Affordable Housing Development, Martin Street Subdivision, East Wynyard Foreshore Master Plan, and Bass Highway Cooee to Wynyard Upgrades. The following list details those most relevant.

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Wynyard has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Wynyard has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.9% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.8%.

Wynyard's unemployment rate aligns with Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%, but workforce participation is lower at 53.2%. Census data shows that 6.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have affected this figure. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training sectors. Wynyard has a strong specialization in mining, with an employment share 3.1 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 4.0% compared to the regional average of 8.4%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 6.8% while labour force grew by 5.9%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw employment rise by 0.7%, labour force grow by 0.5%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wynyard's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that in Wynyard, median income is $47,759 and average income is $56,996. This compares to Rest of Tas., where median income is $49,689 and average income is $59,358. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $52,344 (median) and $62,468 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Wynyard fall between the 4th and 11th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that 32.2% earn $400 - $799 weekly (2,244 residents), differing from the surrounding region where 28.5% earn $1,500 - $2,999 weekly. The concentration of 40.6% in sub-$800 weekly brackets suggests economic challenges for a significant portion of the community. After housing costs, 86.0% of income remains, ranking at only the 7th percentile nationally.

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

Wynyard's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wynyard was at 41.7%, similar to Non-Metro Tas., with the rest being mortgaged (29.5%) or rented (28.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,213, below Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274 and Australia's national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Wynyard was $221, lower than Non-Metro Tas.'s $250 and the national figure of $375.

Wynyard features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.4% of all households, including 20.2% composed of couples with children, 32.2% consisting of couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.6%, with lone person households at 34.2% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 15.2%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (30.3%). A total of 24.7% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 11.2% in primary, 6.7% in secondary, and 2.3% in tertiary education.

A substantial 24.7% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wynyard has 33 active public transport stops operating within it. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 101 individual routes that collectively facilitate 6,165 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 283 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 880 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 186 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Wynyard faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~3,468 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (12.0%) and asthma (9.5%), while 57.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 62.0% in Rest of Tas.. The working-age population has notably high chronic condition rates. Wynyard has a higher proportion of seniors (30.2%, or 2,105 people) than the rest of Tasmania (24.9%). Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with national rankings.

The latest Census data sees Wynyard placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wynyard's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.3% of its population born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wynyard, making up 44.3% of its population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 0.1% of Wynyard's population compared to 0.1% across the rest of Tasmania.

The top three ancestry groups in Wynyard are English at 35.1%, Australian at 34.2%, and Scottish at 7.2%. There are also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 6.6% (vs regional 4.1%), Dutch at 1.3% (vs 1.7%), and Sri Lankan at 0.1% (vs 0.1%).

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

Wynyard'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., the 75-84 cohort is notably over-represented, making up 11.5% locally compared to a national figure of 6.1%. Post-census data shows this group grew from 10.0% to 11.5% between 2021 and present. Meanwhile, the 35-44 cohort increased from 10.3% to 11.6%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 11.1% to 9.5% and the 55-64 group dropped from 14.7% to 13.3%. By 2041, Wynyard's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 83%, reaching 447 people from 243. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 80% of this growth, while the 0-4 and 65-74 age groups are expected to decrease in number.