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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Austins Ferry - Granton's population is around 4645 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 348 people (8.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4297 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4647 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 124 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 169 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Austins Ferry - Granton's 8.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (2.4%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 51.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group in the years post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the area expected to expand by 957 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, with an increase of 20.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Austins Ferry - Granton has seen approximately 51 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, around 255 dwellings have been approved, with no records yet for FY26. On average, about 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed have been recorded over these five financial years. However, recent figures show this has increased to 6.3 people per dwelling over the past two financial years.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $563,000, slightly above the regional average. This financial year, $2.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Austins Ferry - Granton records 164% more construction activity per person, suggesting ample choice for buyers, although recent construction activity has eased. This is notably higher than national averages, reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent development has consisted entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 290 people per dwelling approval, Austins Ferry - Granton indicates a developing market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by approximately 959 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects that could affect the area. Notable ones include New Bridgewater Bridge, Whitestone Point Housing Development, Main Road Granton Shared Path Extension, and Glenorchy Sports Centre. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Austins Ferry - Granton had an unemployment rate of 2.8% as of June 2025, with 2,522 residents employed. This rate was 1.3% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation was higher at 67.4%.

The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction showed strong specialization, employing 1.5 times the regional level. Education & training employed 7.5% locally, below Greater Hobart's 10.8%. In the 12 months prior, labour force decreased by 1.6%, employment declined by 1.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points.

State-level data to Sep-25 showed Tasmania's employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year, adding 1,170 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Austins Ferry - Granton's employment mix suggested local growth of 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

Income data from AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO report for the financial year ending June 2022 indicates that Austins Ferry - Granton has incomes below the national average. The median income is $49,154, and the average income stands at $53,576. In comparison, Greater Hobart's median income is $51,272 with an average of $63,777. Considering a 11.94% growth in wages since June 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $55,023 (median) and $59,973 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Austins Ferry - Granton are at the 52nd percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 39.5% of locals (1,834 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is similar to the metropolitan region where 32.2% fall within this range. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power in the area.

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% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This contrasts with Hobart metropolitan area's figures of 83.1% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Austins Ferry - Granton stood at 34.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 50.0% and rented dwellings accounting for 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 in Austins Ferry - Granton was $350, compared to Hobart metro's $320. Nationally, Austins Ferry - Granton's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also lower 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 comprise 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 the remaining 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 prominent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 32.0%. Educational participation is high, with 26.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.7% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

St Virgil's College serves Austins Ferry - Granton, enrolling 812 students. The area has balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 1026), with all one school offering 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

Transport analysis conducted shows 36 active public transport stops operating within Austins Ferry - Granton. These are a mix of bus services. There are 72 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 6,176 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 245 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 882 trips per day across all routes, equating 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

Austins Ferry-Granton faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover in the area is very low at approximately 47%, affecting around 2183 people.

This is lower than the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, impacting 10.7% and 9.7% of residents respectively. Around 64.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, which is slightly higher than the 63.7% across Greater Hobart. The area has around 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

Austins Ferry-Granton's cultural diversity was below average, with 89.1% of its population born in Australia and 93.3% being citizens. English was the language spoken at home by 92.2%. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 50.9%.

The 'Other' category made up 1.5%, compared to 1.8% regionally. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (34%), Australian (33.1%) and Irish (7.9%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented at 3.3% (vs 4.0%), as were Hungarians at 0.3% (vs 0.2%) and Koreans at 0.2% (vs 0.1%).

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 but slightly older than Australia's median age of 38. The 45-54 age group constituted 14.5% of the population, higher than Greater Hobart's proportion. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort made up 12.5%. Post-census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group grew from 4.8% to 5.9%, while the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.5% to 12.3% and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 12.2% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Austins Ferry - Granton, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow by 63%, reaching 1,094 people from 672. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort is expected to decline by 89 people.