Brighton - Pontville
Statistical Area - sa2

Brighton - Pontville lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Brighton-Pontville's population is approximately 7,114 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 665 people, a 10.3% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,449. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,955 in June 2024 and an additional 194 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 80 persons per square kilometer. Brighton-Pontville's growth exceeded the SA4 region (4.3%) and the metropolitan area, indicating it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

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, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Based on projected demographic shifts, Brighton-Pontville is forecast to grow by 2,316 persons by 2041, an increase of 30.3% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Brighton - Pontville among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Brighton-Pontville averaged approximately 57 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 287 homes. As of FY-26, 27 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.3 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand outpacing supply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $195,000, which is under regional levels.

This financial year has seen $27.6 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting steady commercial investment activity. Comparing Brighton-Pontville's development activity per person to Greater Hobart shows comparable figures, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. Recent development has been entirely detached houses, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With approximately 219 people per approval, Brighton-Pontville reflects a transitioning market. Looking ahead, Brighton-Pontville is projected to grow by 2,157 residents through to 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Brighton - Pontville has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that may impact this region. Notable initiatives include Homes Tasmania Brighton Subdivision, Ted Jeffries Memorial Park Upgrade, Brighton Town Square Development, and New Brighton High School. The following list details projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Brighton - Pontville has been broadly consistent with national averages

Brighton-Pontville has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.1% as of June 2025.

There are 3,809 residents employed, which is 1.0% lower than Greater Hobart's unemployment rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Brighton-Pontville is high at 70.4%, compared to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction jobs are particularly notable, with levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, education & training jobs are under-represented, at 5.5% compared to Greater Hobart's 10.8%. Local employment opportunities may be limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.7%, while employment decreased by 2.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Hobart saw an employment decline of 1.5% and a labour force decline of 1.6%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Brighton-Pontville's employment could grow by approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Brighton - Pontville has a median taxpayer income of $49,698 and an average income of $54,755, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is below the national average. Greater Hobart, however, has a higher median income of $51,272 and an average income of $63,777 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Brighton - Pontville would be approximately $56,571 (median) and $62,328 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Brighton - Pontville rank modestly, between the 43rd and 56th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 38.6% of the community (2,746 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.2% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Brighton - Pontville, with only 84.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 45th percentile.

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

Brighton-Pontville's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.9% houses and 15.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Hobart metro's 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brighton-Pontville was 27.6%, similar to Hobart metro, with the rest being mortgaged (53.5%) or rented (18.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,508, higher than Hobart metro's $1,400. Median weekly rent in Brighton-Pontville was $350, compared to Hobart metro's $280. Nationally, Brighton-Pontville's mortgage repayments were lower ($1,508 vs $1,863) and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Brighton - Pontville features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.2% of all households, including 35.7% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.8%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 8.9%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 6.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 43.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 7.5% and certificates at 35.8%. Educational participation is high, with 27.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 12.3% in primary, 6.8% in secondary, and 2.5% in tertiary.

Brighton Primary School serves the area, enrolling 517 students as of a recent report. The school focuses on primary education; secondary options are available nearby.

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

Brighton-Pontville has 23 active public transport stops. These are served by 52 bus routes, offering a total of 3,504 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 583 meters.

On average, there are 500 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 152 weekly trips per individual stop. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate.

Health performance in Brighton - Pontville is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Brighton-Pontville faces significant health challenges with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across all age groups but to a higher degree among older cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population, which consists of around 3,357 people.

This figure is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 10.2% and 9.5% of residents respectively. In comparison, 66.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, which is slightly higher than the 63.0% across Greater Hobart. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over compared to Greater Hobart, with 14.6% (1,039 people) compared to 15.7%. However, health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than the broader population.

The latest Census data sees Brighton - Pontville placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Brighton-Pontville has a low cultural diversity, with 95.2% of its population born in Australia, 95.1% being citizens, and 97.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 45.4% of Brighton-Pontville's population, compared to 42.9% across Greater Hobart. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (36.9%), English (35.3%), and Irish (6.8%).

Notably, Polish residents make up 1.0%, higher than the regional average of 0.7%. Australian Aboriginal representation is lower at 5.5%, compared to the regional average of 7.4%.

Brighton - Pontville's population is younger than the national pattern

Brighton-Pontville has a median age of 35, which is younger than Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and slightly below Australia's median age of 38. The 5-14 age group makes up 13.5% of Brighton-Pontville's population, compared to Greater Hobart, while the 75-84 cohort comprises 4.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 12.4% to 13.4% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 14.4% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Brighton-Pontville's age structure. The 35-44 age group is projected to grow by 38%, adding 363 people and reaching a total of 1,319 from the current figure of 955.