Austins Ferry - Granton

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

As of May 2026, Austins Ferry - Granton's population is around 4,704. This reflects an increase of 407 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,297. This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,675 in June 2025 and an additional 129 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 171 persons per square kilometer. Austins Ferry - Granton's 9.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (1.1%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 45.8% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future trends project an above median population growth for Austins Ferry - Granton, expected to grow by 864 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 17.8% in total over the 16 years.

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

Austin's Ferry - Granton has seen approximately 51 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years. Specifically, between FY2021 and FY2025255 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved so far in FY2026. On average, about 1.6 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built during this period. However, recent data shows this figure has intensified to 6.3 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $317,000. This year alone, there have been $2.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Hobart, Austins Ferry - Granton has 161.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers ample choice. However, construction activity has eased recently. The area's population density is approximately 290 people per dwelling approval, leaving room for growth.

Population forecasts indicate Austins Ferry - Granton will gain 835 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections. The recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

Austins Ferry - Granton has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 5thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that may impact the region. Notable ones include Chocolate Experience at Cadbury, Whitestone Point Housing Development, Main Road Granton Shared Path Extension, and Claremont Plaza Refurbishment and Extension. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Austins Ferry - Granton demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Austins Ferry - Granton has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, featuring strong representation from essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% as of December 2025, which is lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. The area has experienced relative employment stability over the past year.

As of December 2025, 2,569 residents are employed with a workforce participation rate of 67.5%, slightly higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 63.7%. According to Census responses, only 6.8% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade sectors. Construction employment is particularly high at 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 7.5%, compared to the regional average of 10.8%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 0.4% while labour force decreased by 0.0%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced employment growth of 0.1% and labour force decline of 0.1%, with a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Austins Ferry - Granton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

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

The median income among taxpayers in Austins Ferry - Granton SA2 was $52,476 during the financial year 2023. The average income stood at $56,537 for the same period. For Greater Hobart, these figures were $54,577 and $65,190 respectively. By March 2026, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth project median incomes to be approximately $58,222 and average incomes around $62,728 in Austins Ferry - Granton SA2. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in this area clustered around the 52nd percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprised 39.5% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,858 individuals), which was similar to the broader area where this cohort represented 32.2%. After accounting for housing costs, residents retained 87.4% of their income.

Austins Ferry - Granton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Austins Ferry - Granton, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 97.3% houses and 2.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Austins Ferry - Granton was 34.7%, with the remainder mortgaged (50.0%) or rented (15.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,523, above Hobart metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent was $350, equal to Hobart metro's figure. Nationally, Austins Ferry - Granton's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 them, including advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (32.0%). Educational participation is high at 26.4%, comprising 9.7% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 35 operational public transport stops in Austins Ferry - Granton, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 124 individual routes, facilitating 8,901 weekly passenger trips collectively. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 245 meters to the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most residents commute outward, favouring cars at 92%, while bus usage stands at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms. In 2021 Census data (potentially influenced by COVID-19), only 6.8% of residents worked from home.

Daily service frequency averages 1,271 trips across all routes, translating to approximately 254 weekly trips per stop.

Austins Ferry - Granton's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data shows Austins Ferry - Granton residents have relatively positive health outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 48%, compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart and 55.7% nationally.

Mental health issues impact 10.7% of residents, while arthritis affects 9.7%. About 64.3% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Hobart's 65.5%. The working-age population faces notable chronic condition challenges. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 18.3%, lower than Greater Hobart's 20.0%. Overall health rankings align with national averages.

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

Austin's Ferry-Granton showed low cultural diversity: 89.1% were born in Australia, 93.3% were citizens, and 92.2% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, with 50.9%. The 'Other' category comprised 1.5%, slightly higher than Greater Hobart's 1.1%.

Ancestry-wise, English (34.0%) and Australian (33.1%) were prevalent, with Irish at 7.9%. Notably, Australian Aboriginal (3.3%), Hungarian (0.3%), and Korean (0.2%) showed higher representation than regional averages.

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

The median age in Austins Ferry - Granton was 40 years as of the 2021 Census, similar to Greater Hobart's average of 39 years but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group constituted a strong 14.3% of the population compared to Greater Hobart, while the 25-34 cohort was less prevalent at 12.4%. Post-Census data showed that the 75-84 age group grew from 4.8% to 6.5% of the population between 2016 and 2021. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 12.2% to 10.4%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 13.5% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Austins Ferry - Granton, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow by 59% (398 people), reaching 1,070 from an initial 671. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort is projected to decline by 104 people.