Bellerive - Rosny

Bellerive - Rosny has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Bellerive-Rosny's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 6,622 by November 2025. This figure indicates a rise of 100 individuals (1.5%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,522. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,600 in June 2024 and an additional 54 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a population density ratio of 1,403 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bellerive-Rosny's growth rate of 1.5% since the census places it within 2.8 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.3%), suggesting competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.2% to overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 age group growth estimation, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth for national statistical areas; Bellerive-Rosny is expected to grow by 304 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 4.3% over 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Bellerive - Rosny recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Bellerive-Rosny has recorded approximately 16 residential property approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 82 homes were approved, with one more approved so far in FY26. On average, each dwelling accommodates about 2.6 new residents annually over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost of new homes is $359,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year has seen $25.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Hobart, Bellerive-Rosny has significantly less development activity, 60.0% below the regional average per person. The scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is also under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 62.0% standalone homes and 38.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points.

This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently 84.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. With around 377 people per approval, Bellerive-Rosny indicates a mature market. Future projections estimate that Bellerive-Rosny will add approximately 282 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Bellerive - Rosny has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 1stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to affect the area: Clarence City Heart Plan, Homes Tasmania - 10 Binalong Road Residential Development, Homes Tasmania - 155 Cambridge Road Residential Development, and TasTAFE Water and Energy Trades Centre of Excellence. These are detailed below as they are most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Bellerive - Rosny ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Bellerive-Rosny has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%.

As of September 2025, 3,336 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower than the regional average at 59.0%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Notably, public administration & safety has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

Manufacturing's presence is limited at 4.1% compared to the regional average of 5.2%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force decreased by 1.0%, employment by 0.9%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw employment decline of 0.7% and labour force decline of 0.9%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Tasmania's employment contracted by 0.35% (losing 2,010 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. National comparisons show TAS lagging national employment growth by 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts indicate national employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellerive-Rosny's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Bellerive - Rosny SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,178 and an average of $65,875. Nationally, these figures are slightly above average at $51,272 and $63,777 respectively for Greater Hobart. By September 2025, estimates based on a 13.83% Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $61,671 (median) and $74,986 (average). According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 56th percentile ($837 weekly), with household income at the 36th percentile. Income distribution shows 30.5% of locals (2,019 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, consistent with surrounding trends at 32.2%. After housing costs, 86.6% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Bellerive-Rosny's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 84.5% houses and 15.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Hobart metro's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellerive-Rosny stood at 44.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.3% and rented ones at 28.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,538. Median weekly rent in Bellerive-Rosny was $360, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Bellerive-Rosny's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,600 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $360 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 62.9% of all households, including 23.0% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.1%, with lone person households at 34.3% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Bellerive - Rosny exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Bellerive-Rosny is notably high with 38.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, surpassing both Tasmania's state average of 25.5% and the SA3 area's average of 28.9%. This educational advantage is evident in various qualifications: Bachelor degrees are held by 23.5%, postgraduate qualifications by 10.8%, and graduate diplomas by 4.3%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (19.0%). Educational participation is high, with 25.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, consisting of 8.3% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.3% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals sixty-nine active transport stops operating within Bellerive - Rosny as of June 2021. These stops are serviced by eighty individual routes, collectively providing eight thousand one hundred and eighty weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located one hundred fifty-four meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages eleven hundred sixty-eight trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one hundred eighteen weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Bellerive-Rosny faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52%, leading that of the average SA2 area, covering around 3469 people. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.3% and 9.3% of residents respectively. About 64% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.2% across Greater Hobart. There is a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over, at 26.6%, which totals 1761 people, compared to the 21.8% in Greater Hobart.

In terms of cultural diversity, Bellerive - Rosny records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bellerive-Rosny, surveyed in June 2016, had cultural diversity above average with 20.5% born overseas and 13.5% speaking non-English languages at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 43.8%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 3.1%, compared to Greater Hobart's 1.9%.

Top ancestry groups were English (32.8%), Australian (27.5%), and Irish (8.6%). Notable divergences included Scottish at 8.2% (vs regional 7.3%), Dutch at 1.4% (vs 1.3%), and Chinese at 3.1% (vs 1.7%).

Bellerive - Rosny hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Bellerive - Rosny is 44 years, which is notably higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Hobart average, the 75-84 age cohort is significantly over-represented at 10.1% locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 12.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.1% to 10.1% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 12.5% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 13.4% to 11.8%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 13.8% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Bellerive - Rosny, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to expand notably by 317 people (43%), from 735 to 1,053. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.