Bellerive - Rosny
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is approximately 6,619 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents an increase of 97 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,522 people. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 6,600 in June 2024 and an additional 53 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,402 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 1.5% growth since the census is within 2.7 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.2%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 growth estimates by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on the latest population numbers, Bellerive - Rosny is expected to grow by 304 persons to reach a total of approximately 6,923 people by 2041, representing an increase of about 4.3% over the 17-year period.

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 recorded approximately 16 residential properties granted approval annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 82 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, and none yet recorded in FY-26. Each dwelling built attracted an average of 2.6 new residents per year over these five years, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $343,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $25.6 million in commercial development approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Hobart, Bellerive-Rosny has significantly less development activity, with 60.0% fewer approvals per person than the regional average. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area's activity is also below the national average, suggesting its 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, from family homes to more affordable compact living. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 84.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options.

Bellerive-Rosny indicates a mature market with approximately 377 people per approval. Future projections suggest the area will add around 285 residents by 2041. With 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 8thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified four projects potentially affecting 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. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Bellerive-Rosny has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.4%.

In comparison to Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%, Bellerive-Rosny's rate is 1.7 percentage points lower. Workforce participation stands at 59.0% compared to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. The dominant employment sectors among residents are health care and social assistance, education and training, and public administration and safety. Notably, public administration and safety has a concentration level of 1.2 times the regional average.

Manufacturing, however, has limited presence with 4.1% employment compared to the regional average of 5.2%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 1.7%, employment decreased by 1.3%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced an employment decline of 1.5% and labour force decline of 1.6%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Tasmania's employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year, adding 1,170 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, with Tasmania's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 estimate a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellerive-Rosny's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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 released for financial year 2022 shows Bellerive - Rosny had a median income among taxpayers of $54,178. The average income stood at $65,875. This is slightly above the national average and compares to levels of $51,272 and $63,777 across Greater Hobart respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.94% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $60,647 (median) and $73,740 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 57th percentile ($837 weekly), while household income sits at the 36th percentile. The predominant income cohort spans 30.5% of locals (2,018 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.2% in the same category. After housing expenses, 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

Dwelling structure in Bellerive - Rosny, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.5% houses and 15.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Hobart metro's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellerive - Rosny was at 44.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (27.3%) or rented (28.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area 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 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households are the largest group, making up 62.9% of all households. They consist of 23.0% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for 37.1%, with lone person households at 34.3% and group households comprising 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 higher than broader benchmarks. In this area, 38.6% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in Tasmania (TAS) and 28.9% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (19.0%).

Educational participation is 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. There are six schools operating within Bellerive - Rosny, educating approximately 2,824 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1053). Education provision is balanced with four primary and two secondary schools serving distinct age groups. Bellerive - Rosny functions as an education hub, offering 42.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 14.3, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis indicates 69 active transport stops operating within Bellerive - Rosny, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 80 individual routes that collectively facilitate 8,180 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 154 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 1,168 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 118 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 in the area is approximately 52%, which is higher than the average SA2 area, covering around 3468 people. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.3% and 9.3% of residents respectively. However, 64.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.2% across Greater Hobart. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 26.6%, with around 1760 people in this age group, compared to the Greater Hobart average of 21.8%.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Bellerive - Rosny was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bellerive-Rosny shows higher cultural diversity, with 20.5% born overseas and 13.5% speaking non-English languages at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 43.8%. Hinduism appears more prevalent here than in Greater Hobart, at 3.1% versus 1.9%.

Top ancestry groups are English (32.8%), Australian (27.5%), and Irish (8.6%). Notable differences exist for Scottish (8.2% vs 7.3%), Dutch (1.4% vs 1.3%), and Chinese (3.1% vs 1.7%) populations.

Bellerive - Rosny hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Bellerive - Rosny is 44 years, which is notably higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and above the Australian median of 38 years. Comparing with Greater Hobart, the 75-84 age group is over-represented at 10.1% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.1% to 10.1%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 12.5% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 11.8%, and the 25 to 34 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 by 317 people (43%), from 735 to 1,053. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.