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Bruny Island - Kettering has an estimated 3,646 residents, up 5.8% since the 2021 Census, with 34 projects tracked in the area around Bruny Island - Kettering.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Bruny Island - Kettering Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 36 kilometres south of the Hobart CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 3,646 as of Aug 2026. Measured from the 2021 Census count of 3,447 people, this represents an increase of 199 people (5.8%), derived from an estimated resident population (ERP) of 3,633 from the ABS as of June 2025 together with an additional 118 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The area is characterised by high levels of outright home ownership, strong representation of detached houses and a low average household size. Its age structure includes a notable 65 to 74 year old demographic and an elevated presence of residents aged 75 to 84, while utilities employment forms a pronounced part of the local job base.
Residents are largely older, with a high proportion of mature and retirement-aged Australians, many of them couples without children. Income levels sit in the lower quartile, and the area shows strong population expansion patterns.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Bruny Island - Kettering Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 36 kilometres south of the Hobart CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 3,646 as of Aug 2026. Measured from the 2021 Census count of 3,447 people, this represents an increase of 199 people (5.8%), derived from an estimated resident population (ERP) of 3,633 from the ABS as of June 2025 together with an additional 118 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The area is characterised by high levels of outright home ownership, strong representation of detached houses and a low average household size. Its age structure includes a notable 65 to 74 year old demographic and an elevated presence of residents aged 75 to 84, while utilities employment forms a pronounced part of the local job base.
Residents are largely older, with a high proportion of mature and retirement-aged Australians, many of them couples without children. Income levels sit in the lower quartile, and the area shows strong population expansion patterns.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 2,601 in 2001 and 3,633 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 3,646 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 65 to 74, 19.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 29.2%.
Bruny Island - Kettering ranks in the 76th percentile nationally for population growth and the 76th for employment drivers.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Bruny Island - Kettering is $432 a week, up 8.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 9% below Regional Tas..
9% below Regional Tas. on median weekly rent
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $432 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +8.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Huon - Bruny Island | $469 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Huon - Bruny Island, over 12 months | +5.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, South East | $441 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, South East, over 12 months | +8.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional Tas. | $474 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional Tas., over 12 months | +11.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, TAS | $513 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, TAS, over 12 months | +9.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 34 projects in and around Bruny Island - Kettering, 10 of them under construction.
Proposed off-road shared pathway for walking, wheeling and riding between Margate and Huntingfield. The jointly funded feasibility study has been completed and a preferred alignment identified. During 2024-25 preliminary design refinement was undertaken by Transport Services with Kingborough Council.
Proposed redevelopment and expansion of Blackmans Bay Primary School to provide additional contemporary learning environments, upgraded administration facilities and shared school infrastructure to support future enrolment growth.
Government-led subdivision delivering about 460 lots in Kingborough. As of June 2026, construction has begun on the first new homes, with stage 2 lots released for sale as house and land packages. Approximately 15 percent of lots will be kept for social and affordable rental housing, alongside a planned commercial zone and 37.5 ha of open space.
A residential subdivision referenced in the hills above Blackmans Bay, near Roslyn Avenue and Illawarra Road, an already well-established coastal suburb of Kingborough south of Hobart.
Council-endorsed 20-year plan (2024-2044) to revitalise Margate's Main Street with safer crossings, upgraded streetscapes, accessible public spaces, green links and staged delivery in partnership with the Tasmanian Department of State Growth.
The Huon Link Road is a new bypass road around the eastern side of Huonville town centre, connecting the Huon Highway to the Channel Highway via Flood Road. It diverts Cygnet-bound traffic from Main Street, reducing congestion, improving safety and accessibility, and providing a reliable alternative route during floods.
A 115 million dollar high-performance training and administration facility for the Tasmania Devils AFL and AFLW teams at the Kingborough Sports Precinct. The state-of-the-art hub features a full gymnasium, recovery pools, infrared saunas, and an indoor training field.
A $50 million next-generation retail precinct in Kingston, Tasmania, developed by Tipalea Partners. It features the largest Coles supermarket in Kingston at 4,200 sqm with drive-through click and collect, Chemist Warehouse's first regional superstore, a medical centre, outdoor dining, and over 15 specialty retailers.
Huon Valley Council plans a 200-place early learning and care centre in Huonville, offering up to 130 long day care places and 70 outside school hours care places. The centre will be built on Department for Education, Children and Young People land adjacent to Huonville Primary School and co-located with the school.
Huon Valley Council is preparing business cases, a master plan and detailed planning for five Huonville precincts: the Huonville Recreational and Educational Precinct, Glen Road Light Industrial Precinct, Huon Link Residential Development Precinct, Activated Foreshore and Mixed Use Precinct, and Hansens Orchard Potential Opportunity Area.
Purpose-built high performance training centre for the Tasmania JackJumpers NBL team and Tasmania Jewels WNBL team within the Kingborough Sports Precinct.
Kings Quarter is a major mixed-use urban renewal project at Kingston Park on the former Kingston High School site, delivered by Traders in Purple with Kingborough Council's public open space program.
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Estimated completion year of the 18 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 3, 2027 4, 2028 3, 2029 1, 2030 3. 8 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 5.4 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 65th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 19 | ABS building approvals | 31st percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 include: Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary Extension (Approved) and Hobart City Deal (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Key infrastructure sectors impacting the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 include Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal and Precincts & Urban Renewal.
While specific investment values are not publicly disclosed for all projects impacting the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2, the area shows active development across multiple infrastructure categories within 15km.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 19th percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Bruny Island - Kettering when compared nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 area has seen 49 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Bruny Island - Kettering SA2's current population of 3,646 has been supported by 19 approvals on average over recent years.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 19, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 has grown by approximately 225 people, while 96 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Bruny Island - Kettering are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,646 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +5.8% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 8 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 17th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +2.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,447 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 199 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 443.46 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 was estimated to be approximately 3,646 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 3,633 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The bruny island - kettering sa2 has added approximately 199 people and shown a 5.77% increase from the 3,447 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is estimated at 8 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 2.0% per annum.
Population growth in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (69.5%), Interstate migration (30.5%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 69.5% of overall population gains.
Bruny Island - Kettering ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 96th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 43.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 54 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 7.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 6.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 8.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 15.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 19.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 12.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 at 54 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 54 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 54 years as at August 2026, Bruny Island - Kettering is 9 years older than the Regional Tas. 2021 Census average (45 years) and 16 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 compared to the Regional Tas. region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 19.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 compared to the Regional Tas. region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 6.3% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional Tas.. The most over-represented age groups are 65-74 year-olds (19.8% vs 13.5%) and 75-84 year-olds (12.5% vs 8.8%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (6.3% vs 11.4%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 13.9% of the population in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 35.0% of the population in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 as at August 2026.
The area's income levels rank in the lower 13% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $48,086 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 10th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $64,837 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,296 | 2021 Census, weekly | 19th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $647 | 2021 Census, weekly | 18th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 12.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,556 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 31.3% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is approximately $51,024. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $48,086.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is approximately $68,799. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $64,837.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is approximately $51,024 compared to $56,028 in Regional Tas.. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $48,086 and $52,802 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is approximately $68,799 compared to $67,059 in Regional Tas.. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $64,837 and $63,198 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2's households (~29.2% / 399 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 29.2% of households. In comparison, Regional Tas.'s largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 28.5% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is $1,296/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is $1,556/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is $647/wk.
The Bruny Island - Kettering SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Bruny Island - Kettering SA2's median income among taxpayers is $48,086 and the average income stands at $64,837, which compares to figures for Regional Tas.'s of $52,802 and $63,198 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $51,024 (median) and $68,799 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is $5,014 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The bruny island - kettering sa2's disposable income is $5,014 compared to $4,607 for Regional Tas., based on AreaSearch analysis.
Bruny Island - Kettering ranks among the top 24% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 53.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,611 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 3,267 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,654 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 has approximately 1,611 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.6%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 stands at 2.6%, which is 1.6 percentage points below Regional Tas.'s rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (12.7% of employment), education & training (11.6%), and construction (10.8%). Other significant employers include accommodation & food and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional Tas. saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is 53.0%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional Tas. average of 58.7%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The bruny island - kettering sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 7.5% of the local workforce compared to 4.0% across Regional Tas.. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The bruny island - kettering sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 6.4% decline, ranking 34th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Bruny Island - Kettering ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 21.0% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 33.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 23.8% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.9% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.9% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 29.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 24.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.6% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.0% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
33.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 19.3% in Regional Tas..
29.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 43.0% in Regional Tas..
The bruny island - kettering sa2 ranks in the 61th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 are: Certificate (23.8%), Bachelor Degree (21.0%), Advanced Diploma (12.9%).
24.5% of the population in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.6% in primary school, 7.0% in secondary school, 3.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is 1022, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 2 schools within the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 395 students.
The bruny island - kettering sa2 includes 1 primary school, 1 combined school.
Bruny Island - Kettering features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few group households, with a smaller average household size than Regional Tas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.2 people | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 26.7% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 22.0% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 42.5% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 7.1% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,366 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,445 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 72.1% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 had 1,366 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 5.8% to an estimated 1,445 households today.
The average household size in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is 2.2 people. This compares to 2.3 in Regional Tas. and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 72.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (26.7%), group households (1.1%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 985 family households, couples with children account for 22.0% of all households, couples without children at home 42.5%, and single parent families 7.1%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional Tas., the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 have an average of 1.7 children, slightly below the Regional Tas. average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 52.1% of the adult population are currently married, while 28.3% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 33.8% never married across Regional Tas..
Single-person households represent 26.7% of all households in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2, similar to the average for Regional Tas. of 30.1%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.1% of households, below the Regional Tas. average of 2.8%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Bruny Island - Kettering ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 20.7% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 94.9% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 89.1% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 79.3% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
Bruny Island - Kettering was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 79.3% of its population born in Australia, 89.1% being citizens, and 94.9% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Bruny Island - Kettering, at 33.3% of people, although more residents (63.7%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 1.4% of the population, compared to 0.9% across Regional Tas..
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bruny Island - Kettering are English, comprising 34.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 26.1% of the population, which is notably lower than Regional Tas.'s 32.6%, and Scottish, comprising 10.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 1.9% of Bruny Island - Kettering (vs 1.7% across Regional Tas.), French at 0.8% (vs 0.3%) and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.4%).
20.7% of the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.4% across Regional Tas..
5.1% of the population in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 5.8% in Regional Tas..
2.6% of the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.1% in Regional Tas..
89.1% of the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.3% in Regional Tas..
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Bruny Island - Kettering is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 10.4% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 57.4% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 96.9% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,450 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 25th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.2% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $300 | 2021 Census, weekly | 26th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 71st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 65th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2, 57.4% of homes are owned outright, 32.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 10.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 96.9% of dwellings in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 are houses.
In the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2, 0.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 0.7% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 stands at 57.4%, compared to 41.1% in Regional Tas..
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is $1,450, compared to $1,274 in Regional Tas..
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is $602, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 25.8% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 25.8% of income on repayments (vs 24.0% in Regional Tas.), while renters spend 23.1% of income on rent (vs 20.4% in Regional Tas.).
The dwelling mix in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 consists of 96.9% detached houses, 0.7% semi-detached dwellings, 0.0% apartments, and 2.4% other dwelling types.
Housing in Bruny Island - Kettering consumes approximately 10.7% of median household income ($5,612 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Bruny Island - Kettering show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 3% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 97% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
The level of general health in Bruny Island - Kettering is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 50.0% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 29th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 63.7% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 74.6% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
Around 50.0% of people in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 49.5% in Regional Tas..
In the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2, 4.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 7.3% of people in Regional Tas. require similar assistance.
6.4% of people in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional Tas. is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.9% of the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 population, while in Regional Tas., 4.8% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.6% of people in the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional Tas.,4.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2, 50.0% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional Tas. sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 49.5%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 72 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 29 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 28th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 5,622 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 82nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 126 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 79 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 18.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 29 public transport stops within the Bruny Island - Kettering SA2.
The Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 has 5,622 weekly trips across 79 routes, averaging 803 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 6351 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 5.2 km away and the nearest pharmacy 8.0 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 29 stops nearby, 5,622 weekly trips, access rating 72 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 33 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 5.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 8.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 8.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 8.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 14.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 15.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 16.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 16.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 24.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 25.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 25.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Bruny Island - Kettering when compared nationally.
Bruny Island - Kettering has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Bruny Island - Kettering is $432 a week, +8.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Population growth drivers in Bruny Island - Kettering are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Bruny Island - Kettering ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
The area's income levels rank in the lower 13% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data.
Bruny Island - Kettering ranks among the top 24% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance.
The educational profile of Bruny Island - Kettering ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Bruny Island - Kettering features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few group households, with a smaller average household size than Regional Tas.
Bruny Island - Kettering ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Bruny Island - Kettering is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
The level of general health in Bruny Island - Kettering is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Bruny Island - Kettering has an estimated 3,646 residents, up 5.8% since the 2021 Census, with 34 projects tracked in the area around Bruny Island - Kettering.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Bruny Island - Kettering.
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Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (603021069). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Bruny Island - Kettering from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Bruny Island - Kettering with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
