Hadspen - Carrick
Statistical Area - sa2

Hadspen - Carrick has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Hadspen - Carrick's population is around 3,836 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,605 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,795 in June 2024 and an additional 119 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 22 persons per square kilometer. Hadspen - Carrick's growth of 6.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 4.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 66.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 to estimate growth by age group post-2032, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Australia's non-metropolitan areas are anticipated to have lower quartile growth. The area is expected to expand by 26 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a decrease of 0.4% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Hadspen - Carrick when compared nationally

Hadspen-Carrick has averaged approximately 40 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY21 and FY25, there were a total of 201 approvals. As of FY26, there have been 8 recorded approvals. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.2 people per dwelling moved to the area annually.

However, this figure has decreased to 0.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $412,000. This year, there have been $1.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Hadspen-Carrick shows moderately higher building activity, with 46.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

Recent construction comprises 96.0% standalone homes and 4.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting the area's low density nature. With around 106 people per approval, Hadspen-Carrick is a developing area with stable or declining population forecasts, potentially reducing housing pressure in the future.

Hadspen - Carrick has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that may impact the area. Key projects include the Prospect Vale - Blackstone Heights Structure Plan, Country Club Estate, McDonald's Prospect Vale Drive-Thru Restaurant, and Kings Meadows Community Health Centre Redevelopment. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Hadspen - Carrick ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Hadspen-Carrick has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 1.9% as of June 2025. It has 2,107 residents in work, which is 2.1% below Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%, and a workforce participation rate of 67.7%.

Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 5.1% compared to the regional 8.4%. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.4%, and employment by 1.5%, keeping unemployment relatively stable.

In comparison, Rest of Tas. had an employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.6%, with a marginal fall in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows TAS employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year, adding 1,170 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.1% over ten years for Hadspen-Carrick, based on its industry mix.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

Hadspen-Carrick's median income in FY2022 was $52,826, with an average of $58,551. These figures are lower than the Rest of Tas.'s median ($47,358) and average ($57,384). By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,133 (median) and $65,542 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Hadspen-Carrick rank between the 40th and 46th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 36.2% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999. Housing costs are manageable with 87.7% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 46th percentile.

Hadspen - Carrick is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Hadspen-Carrick's dwelling structure in its latest census report showed 89.0% houses and 11.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro Tas., meanwhile, had 95.5% houses and 4.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hadspen-Carrick was at 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.9% and rented ones at 17.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,408, above Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure was $265 compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Hadspen-Carrick's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Hadspen - Carrick has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 74.5% of all households, including 34.2% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.5%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Hadspen - Carrick fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (32.9%). Educational participation is high at 27.9%, comprising primary education (11.4%), secondary education (9.0%), and tertiary education (3.0%).

Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring residents to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Hadspen-Carrick has 12 active public transport stops. These are served by 45 different bus routes, offering a total of 3,006 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited with residents usually located 1,050 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 429 trips daily across all routes, which amounts to about 250 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hadspen - Carrick is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Hadspen-Carrick faces significant health challenges. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~1,883 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.7% and 9.3% of residents respectively. 65.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 61.2% across Rest of Tas.. 18.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (723 people), lower than the 27.4% in Rest of Tas.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Hadspen-Carrick, as per the census conducted on 9 August 2016, exhibited low cultural diversity with 93.2% of its population born in Australia, 94.5% being citizens, and 98.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 45.1% of the population. Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to the rest of Tasmania's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (36.5%), English (35.9%), and Scottish (7.2%). Notable differences in ethnic group representation included Dutch at 2.4% (regional average: 2.0%), Australian Aboriginal at 2.5% (same as regional), and French at 0.4% (compared to regional 0.3%).

Hadspen - Carrick's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Hadspen-Carrick's median age is 39 years, considerably lower than Rest of Tas.'s average of 45 but close to Australia's national average of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 13.8% of the population compared to Rest of Tas., while the 75-84 cohort makes up 5.8%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35 to 44 age group grew from 11.8% to 13.8%, but the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 13.6% to 12.0%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 12.3% to 10.9%. Demographic modeling projects significant changes in Hadspen-Carrick's age profile by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 43%, adding 196 residents to reach 657. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts.