Berriedale - Chigwell

An assessment of population growth drivers in Berriedale - Chigwell reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Berriedale-Chigwell's population was around 5934 as of Feb 2026. This reflected an increase of 186 people (3.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5748 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5901 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 141 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 174 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Berriedale-Chigwell's growth of 3.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 2.4%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 84.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth by age group post-2032, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections were adopted, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Berriedale-Chigwell was expected to grow by just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with an increase of 337 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 5.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Berriedale - Chigwell recorded approximately 38 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25193 homes were approved, with a further 30 approved in FY26 up until now. On average, about 0.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed have been recorded over these five years.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially enabling population growth beyond current expectations. The average expected construction cost of new properties during this period was $284,000. In FY26, there have also been commercial approvals totalling $539,000, indicating a predominantly residential focus in the area.

Compared to Greater Hobart, Berriedale - Chigwell has shown moderately higher development activity over the past five years, with 48.0% more approvals per person than the regional average. This has maintained good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. The type of construction in the area is predominantly standalone homes at 74.0%, with attached dwellings making up the remaining 26.0%. This maintains the area's traditional low density character, focusing on family homes that appeal to those seeking space. With approximately 226 people per approval, Berriedale - Chigwell reflects a low-density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by around 304 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Berriedale - Chigwell has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Glenorchy Showgrounds Redevelopment, Homes Tasmania Coraki Street Housing Development, Windermere Bay Foreshore Reserve Environmental Project, and Whitestone Point Housing Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Berriedale - Chigwell lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Berriedale - Chigwell has a skilled workforce with high representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 6.7%. As of September 2025, 2,761 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7% above Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is lower at 61.5%, compared to Greater Hobart's 63.8%. According to Census responses, only 6.2% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 8.0%, compared to the regional average of 10.8%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Over the year ending September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.9% and employment declined by 1.2%, increasing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In Greater Hobart, employment fell by 0.7%, labour force contracted by 0.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Berriedale - Chigwell's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Berriedale - Chigwell SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,037 and an average income of $57,393. Nationally, the median was $54,577 and the average was $65,190 for Greater Hobart. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,225 (median) and $62,903 (average), based on a 9.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Berriedale - Chigwell fell between the 19th and 27th percentiles nationally. Income analysis indicates 30.6% of the population (1,815 individuals) earned within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the regional average of 32.2%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 20th percentile.

Berriedale - Chigwell is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Berriedale-Chigwell, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.5% houses and 15.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Berriedale-Chigwell was at 31.3%, with the rest either mortgaged (37.5%) or rented (31.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Hobart metro's average of $1,517 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Berriedale-Chigwell was $310, below Hobart metro's $350 and the national figure of $375.

Berriedale - Chigwell has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 66.9% of all households, including 24.7% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 17.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.1%, with lone person households at 29.4% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, aligning with the Greater Hobart average.

Berriedale - Chigwell faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 17.6%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (29.2%). Educational participation is high at 28.0%, with 11.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Berriedale-Chigwell has 36 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 84 different routes that collectively facilitate 5,343 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically living 414 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily due to its predominantly residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 90% of residents, while only 7% opt for the bus. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 6.2% of residents work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 763 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 148 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Berriedale - Chigwell is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Health data for Berriedale - Chigwell shows significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups substantially. Private health cover is very low, at approximately 48% of the total population (around 2,824 people), compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.8% and 10.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 61.9% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,107 people), lower than the 19.9% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligned with national rankings for the overall population.

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

Berriedale-Chigwell's cultural diversity was below average, with 87.5% citizens, 85.7% born in Australia, and 89.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated, comprising 41.9%. The 'Other' religion category had a higher representation of 1.4%, compared to Greater Hobart's 1.1%.

Ancestry-wise, the top groups were English (32.8%), Australian (30.4%), and Other (7.9%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal (4.6%) was overrepresented compared to regional figures (3.0%). Maori (0.4%) and Polish (0.6%) also showed higher representation than the regional averages of 0.1% and 0.8%, respectively.

Berriedale - Chigwell's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Berriedale - Chigwell has a median age of 38, closely matching Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. The 5-14 cohort is notably over-represented at 12.8% locally compared to the Greater Hobart average, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 5.6%. Between January 2021 and present, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 13.1% to 14.5%, and those aged 65-74 have increased from 9.0% to 10.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 12.1% to 10.4%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 12.5% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Berriedale - Chigwell's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 322 people (52%) from 619 to 942. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.