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What it costs to rent in Bruny Island - Kettering
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Bruny Island - Kettering (7150). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
Median rent
$432
per week · Q1 2026
YoY change
▲+15.2%
vs same quarter last year
Active bonds
≈12
est. · currently held
New bonds
≈0
est. · this quarter
Latest Quarter Breakdown · Q1 2026
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SOURCE: NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ Family & Community Services), processed by AreaSearch. Imputed values are flagged. Latest publication:
Population
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's population is approximately 3,646 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 199 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,447. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,633 in June 2025 and 102 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 8.2 persons per square kilometer. Bruny Island - Kettering's population growth rate of 5.8% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the state average of 4.0% and the Rest of Tas., indicating it as a region with significant growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.5% to the overall population gains in 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 age group growth estimation, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with an expected growth of 435 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 11.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Bruny Island - Kettering when compared nationally
Bruny Island - Kettering has seen approximately 22 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 113 dwellings. As of FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 has resulted in 2.6 new residents per year. The average construction cost value for these homes is $287,000.
This financial year has seen $154,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Tasmania, Bruny Island - Kettering has 11.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 77th percentile nationally for areas assessed. All new construction has been detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes.
The population is around 166 people per approval. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, Bruny Island - Kettering is forecasted to gain 422 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bruny Island - Kettering
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Bruny Island - Kettering has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally
No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been pinpointed by AreaSearch that could potentially impact this area. Notable projects encompass Hobart City Deal, Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary Extension, Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3, and Cethana Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project. Below is a list outlining those likely to be most pertinent.
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Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national program to coordinate and deploy the enabling infrastructure required to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production across Australia. Building on the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA), the program aligns electricity transmission, water supply, transport corridors, port and storage infrastructure with Renewable Energy Zones and prospective hydrogen hubs (Bell Bay, Darwin, Eyre Peninsula, Gladstone, Latrobe Valley, Hunter Valley, Pilbara). Two key federal mechanisms underpin delivery. The Hydrogen Headstart program provides up to 4 billion AUD in long-term revenue support via production credits, with Round 2 (2 billion AUD administered by ARENA) opening for Expressions of Interest in October 2025 with EOIs closing 8 December 2025. The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI), legislated through the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 14 February 2025, provides an uncapped refundable tax offset of 2 AUD per kilogram of eligible renewable hydrogen for up to 10 years between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040 for projects reaching final investment decision by 2030. The HPTI is jointly administered by the ATO and Clean Energy Regulator and requires certification under the Guarantee of Origin scheme. Round 1 of Hydrogen Headstart shortlisted six projects representing more than 3.5 GW of electrolyser capacity, with 814 million AUD ultimately awarded.
Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia
A national digital infrastructure program under the Digital Health Blueprint 2023-2033 designed to provide equitable healthcare access for regional and remote Australians. The initiative is currently rolling out the 'Share by Default' legislative framework, which mandates the uploading of pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record starting July 2026. Current 2026 milestones include the launch of the Digital Health Implementer Hub to accelerate software conformance and the implementation of the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan to integrate allied health practitioners into the national digital ecosystem.
Hobart City Deal
A 10-year partnership (2019-2029) between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments and the Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough councils to deliver coordinated investments across Greater Hobart, including major transport upgrades such as the New Bridgewater Bridge, activation of the Northern Suburbs Transit Corridor, airport border services, Antarctic and science precinct initiatives, housing and urban renewal, and smart city programs.
Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary Extension
A Tasmanian Government initiative extending the Greater Hobart urban growth boundary by 615 hectares across Brighton, Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart, Kingborough, and Sorell. This expansion is designed to facilitate the delivery of approximately 10,000 new homes over 15-20 years. As of early 2026, the Housing Industry Association has reaffirmed support for the expansion to boost land supply, while the state government continues integrating these updates into the broader Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy (STRLUS) review, which is expected to be finalized by mid-2026.
Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3
Development of sustainable water capture and distribution systems in Tasmania to enhance agricultural productivity by enabling dryland farms to transition to higher-value enterprises like fruit or viticulture.
Cethana Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project
The Cethana pumped hydro project, led by Hydro Tasmania, is part of the Battery of the Nation initiative to enhance Tasmania's renewable storage and generation. It utilizes Lake Cethana as the lower storage, with a new upper storage, underground power station, and tunnels. The project has a generating capacity of 750 MW and storage capacity of 20 hours, requiring transmission upgrades and Marinus Link interconnection.
Marinus Link
Marinus Link involves constructing a second undersea electricity link and supporting infrastructure between Tasmania and Victoria, enhancing the existing Basslink interconnector. The project, part of Project Marinus, includes transmission lines and network upgrades.
Telstra InfraCo Intercity Fibre Network
Telstra InfraCo's $1.6 billion Intercity Fibre Network is a nation-building infrastructure project delivering almost 14,000km of high-capacity, ultra-low latency fibre connecting Australia's mainland capital cities. The dual-cable architecture features express routes between major cities and foundation paths for regional connectivity. The Sydney-Canberra route is now operational, with Melbourne connections expected Q1 FY26.
Employment
The labour market in Bruny Island - Kettering shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions
Bruny Island - Kettering has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.8% over the past year. In this period, 1,560 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.6 percentage points lower than Regional Tas.'s rate of 3.8%.
Workforce participation lagged behind Regional Tas., at 51.0% compared to its 58.7%. According to Census responses, 18.8% of residents worked from home. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, professional & technical services had employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.
However, retail trade employed only 6.2% of local workers, below Regional Tas.'s 10.1%. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.8%, while labour force grew by 4.0%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Tas. experienced employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 1.5%, with a drop in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Bruny Island - Kettering's employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Income
The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data
Bruny Island - Kettering SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $46,229 and an average income of $60,874 in financial year 2023, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the regional Tasmania figures of $49,689 and $59,358 respectively. By March 2026, estimates based on a 10.95% Wage Price Index growth suggest median income will be approximately $51,291 and average income $67,540. The 2021 Census showed household, family, and personal incomes in Bruny Island - Kettering falling between the 18th and 19th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 29.2% of the community (1,064 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, consistent with surrounding regional trends at 28.5%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 89.3% income retention, total disposable income ranks at the 27th percentile nationally, with the area's SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
Bruny Island - Kettering is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Bruny Island - Kettering's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.9% houses and 3.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bruny Island - Kettering stood at 57.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (32.2%) or rented (10.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,450, higher than Regional Tas.'s average of $1,274. Median weekly rent in Bruny Island - Kettering was $300, compared to Regional Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Bruny Island - Kettering's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,450 vs Australia's $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
Bruny Island - Kettering has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 72.1% of all households, including 22.0% couples with children, 42.5% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.9%, with lone person households at 26.7% and group households comprising 1.1%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Tasmanian average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Bruny Island - Kettering exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
Bruny Island - Kettering has a higher proportion of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications compared to broader benchmarks. Specifically, 33.8% of its residents hold such qualifications, while the rest of Tasmania stands at 19.3%, and the SA4 region at 21.0%. This educational advantage is driven by a high number of residents pursuing bachelor degrees (21.0%), postgraduate qualifications (8.9%), and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding them. Advanced diplomas account for 12.9%, while certificates make up 23.8%.
A significant portion of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 24.5% pursuing it. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 3.2% in tertiary education.
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Schools Detail
Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Bruny Island - Kettering has 29 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 83 individual routes, facilitating 6,351 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 6,351 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 89%, while 6% walk. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 18.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 907 trips per day, equating to approximately 219 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
Health
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
Bruny Island - Kettering shows superior health outcomes, as determined by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.
Private health cover stands at approximately 49% of the total population (~1,793 people), lower than the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.2%) and mental health issues (8.8%). Notably, 63.7% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Regional Tas.'s 62.0%. Working-age residents have an above-average chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 33.7% (1,228 people), compared to Regional Tas.'s 24.9%. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
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, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity index of below average. 79.3% of its population was born in Australia, with 89.1% being Australian citizens and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 33.3% of the population.
While Judaism's representation was similar to the regional average at 0.1%, there were notable differences in ancestry groups: English (34.9%), Australian (26.1%), and Scottish (10.2%). Dutch, French, and Welsh ethnicities were overrepresented compared to Regional Tas., with 1.9%, 0.8%, and 0.7% respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Bruny Island - Kettering ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide
The median age in Bruny Island - Kettering is 54 years, which exceeds Regional Tasmania's average of 45 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The percentage of people aged 65-74 is notably high at 18.8%, compared to Regional Tasmania and the national average of 9.4%. After the 2021 Census, the age group of 75 to 84 increased from 8.5% to 12.1%, while the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 6.6% to 7.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort decreased from 18.3% to 16.1% and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 20.4% to 18.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Bruny Island - Kettering's age structure. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to grow by 45%, adding 200 residents to reach a total of 649. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 cohorts.