Youngtown

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Youngtown is around 4,619, reflecting an increase of 304 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,315. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,577 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 173 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1,064 persons per square kilometer, relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Youngtown's growth rate of 7.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (4.2%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 90.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth by age group post-2032, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with the suburb expected to expand by 308 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 4.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Youngtown among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Youngtown recorded around 60 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 303 homes. As of FY-26, 12 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 new residents arrive per new home annually between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting balanced supply and demand dynamics. The average construction value for new properties is $423,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $4.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Youngtown's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Tas., Youngtown exhibits 220.0% higher construction activity per person. Detached houses account for approximately 87.0% and attached dwellings for around 13.0% of new building activity, maintaining the area's suburban character focused on family homes. With about 104 people per approval, Youngtown is a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Youngtown is projected to grow by 217 residents through to 2041.

Given current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Youngtown has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified ten such projects that could potentially impact this particular area. Notable among these are Oakden Park Residential Estate, Gudvar Street Residential Development, Youngtown IGA Redevelopment, and Kings Meadows Community Health Centre Redevelopment. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Youngtown well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Youngtown has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.1%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, there are 2,248 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 1.7% lower than Rest of Tas.'s 3.8%.

Workforce participation stands at 61.1%, slightly higher than Rest of Tas.'s 58.6%. According to Census responses, a low 6.3% work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training sectors.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 1.8%, compared to the regional average of 8.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, labour force decreased by 2.3% and employment declined by 2.4%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Rest of Tas., where employment grew by 0.7%, labour force expanded by 0.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Youngtown's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 30, 2023, Youngtown had a median income among taxpayers of $51,067 and an average of $61,616. This was below the national average. In comparison, Rest of Tas. had a median income of $49,689 and an average of $59,358. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% from July 2023 to September 2025, current estimates for Youngtown would be approximately $55,969 (median) and $67,531 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Youngtown ranked modestly, between the 25th and 32nd percentiles. Income distribution data showed that 31.5% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which was consistent with broader regional trends at 28.5%. After accounting for housing costs, 86.2% of income remained, ranking at the 28th percentile nationally.

Youngtown is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Youngtown's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.8% houses and 10.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Youngtown was at 36.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.8% and rented ones at 21.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, while the median weekly rent figure was $295. Nationally, Youngtown's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Youngtown has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 68.0% of all households, including 25.9% that are couples with children, 30.7% that are couples without children, and 10.7% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Tas.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 18.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 37.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (28.1%).

A notable 23.9% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 9.3% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education.

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

Youngtown has 29 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 89 different routes that together facilitate 7,087 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 201 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 95%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 6.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 1,012 trips per day, equating to approximately 244 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Youngtown's health data indicates significant challenges. AreaSearch's assessment found notable prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover was relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~2,382 people), compared to 49.1% in Rest of Tas.. The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (9.5%). 61.0% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.0% in Rest of Tas.. Working-age residents showed above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of 30 June 20XX, the area had 23.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,090 people), lower than Rest of Tas.'s 24.9%. Health outcomes among seniors presented some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Youngtown was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 88.8% of its population born in Australia, 92.6% being citizens, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Youngtown is Christianity, comprising 45.7% of the population. However, Hinduism is overrepresented, making up 1.5% compared to 1.1% across Rest of Tas..

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Youngtown are Australian (34.7%), English (34.2%), and Scottish (7.3%). Notably, Dutch ethnicity is equally represented at 1.7%, Australian Aboriginal is underrepresented at 2.8% compared to 4.1%, and Samoan is not significantly present at 0.1%.

Youngtown's median age exceeds the national pattern

Youngtown's median age is 42 years, which is slightly lower than Rest of Tas.'s 45 but higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Tas., Youngtown has a larger proportion of residents aged 25-34 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.6%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 11.0% to 11.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has decreased from 11.3% to 10.0%, and those aged 55-64 have dropped from 10.8% to 9.6%. By 2041, Youngtown's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 21%, adding 116 people and reaching a total of 662 from the current 545. Meanwhile, the populations aged 65-74 and 25-34 are expected to decrease.