Austins Ferry - Granton
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Austins Ferry - Granton are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Austins Ferry - Granton's population is approximately 4647. This figure represents an increase of 350 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4297. The growth is inferred from ABS data indicating an estimated resident population of 4647 as of June 2024 and an additional 125 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 169 persons per square kilometer. Austins Ferry - Granton's 8.1% growth since the 2021 Census exceeds both its SA3 area (2.6%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 51.3%.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Based on these projections, Austins Ferry - Granton is expected to have an above median population growth by 2041, expanding by 957 persons over the 17-year period, representing a total increase of 20.6%.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Austins Ferry - Granton when compared nationally

Austins Ferry - Granton has seen approximately 51 new home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 255 homes. As of FY-26, three approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, this figure has increased to 6.3 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential supply constraints in the area. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $317,000.

This year, $2.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Austins Ferry - Granton has 164.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers ample choice, although recent activity has eased. This high level of construction activity is substantially higher than the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. All recent development has consisted of standalone homes, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of 290 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Austins Ferry - Granton is projected to grow by 957 residents by 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Austins Ferry - Granton has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Whitestone Point Housing Development, Chocolate Experience at Cadbury Tasmania, Main Road Granton Shared Path Extension, and Claremont Village Retail Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Austins Ferry - Granton ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Austins Ferry - Granton has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.8%.

There are 2,522 residents employed, which is 1.3% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. The workforce participation rate is 67.4%, higher than Greater Hobart's 61.6%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Education & training employs only 7.5% of local workers, below Greater Hobart's 10.8%. The area shows a decrease in labour force by 1.6% over a year, with employment declining by 1.3%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest Austins Ferry - Granton's employment could grow by approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Austins Ferry - Granton's median income is $49,154 and average income is $53,576. This is below the national average. Greater Hobart has a median income of $51,272 and an average income of $63,777. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $55,952 and average income $60,986, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census indicates household incomes in Austins Ferry - Granton are at the 52nd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 39.5% (1,835 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to metropolitan regions where 32.2% fall within this range. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income.

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

In Austins Ferry - Granton, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.3% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.7% comprising semi-detached houses, apartments and other types of dwellings. This contrasts with Hobart metro's dwelling composition of 83.1% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Austins Ferry - Granton stood at 34.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.0% and rented dwellings at 15.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,523, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure for Austins Ferry - Granton was recorded at $350 compared to Hobart metro's $320. Nationally, Austins Ferry - Granton's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Austins Ferry - Granton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 78.1% of all households, including 34.4% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for 21.9%, with lone person households at 19.3% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

Austins Ferry - Granton shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 15.2%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (32.0%). Educational participation is high at 26.4%, including primary education (9.7%), secondary education (8.1%), and tertiary education (2.7%).

St Virgil's College, located in Austins Ferry-Granton, has an enrollment of 812 students. The area offers balanced educational opportunities with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1026). All schools provide integrated K-12 education for academic continuity.

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

Analysis of public transport in Austins Ferry - Granton shows 36 active transport stops operating, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 72 different routes, together offering 6,176 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average located 245 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 882 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 171 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Austins Ferry - Granton is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Austin's Ferry - Granton faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 2184 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 10.7% and 9.7% of residents respectively. Around 64.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the 63.7% across Greater Hobart. The area has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (807 people), which is lower than the 18.7% in Greater Hobart.

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

Austin's Ferry-Granton has a low cultural diversity, with 89.1% of its population born in Australia and 93.3% being citizens. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.2%. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 50.9% of the population.

The 'Other' religious category has a slightly higher representation compared to Greater Hobart, with 1.5% versus 1.8%. In terms of ancestry, English (34.0%), Australian (33.1%), and Irish (7.9%) are the most prevalent groups. However, there are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnicities: Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 3.3%, Hungarian at 0.3%, and Korean at 0.2%.

Austins Ferry - Granton's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Austins Ferry - Granton as of 2021 was 40 years, similar to Greater Hobart's average of 39 years but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 45-54 had strong representation at 14.5%, compared to Greater Hobart's figure, while the 25-34 cohort was less prevalent at 12.5%. Post-census data shows that the 75-84 age group grew from 4.8% to 5.9% of the population between 2016 and 2021. Conversely, the 55-64 age group declined from 13.5% to 12.3%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 12.2% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for Austins Ferry - Granton indicate significant demographic changes by 2041, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow by 63%, reaching 1,094 people from 672, while the 35-44 cohort is expected to decline by 89 people.