Howrah - Tranmere
Statistical Area - sa2

Howrah - Tranmere lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Howrah - Tranmere's population is around 12,133 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 506 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,627 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 12,063 in June 2024 and additional 135 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,289 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Howrah - Tranmere's growth of 4.4% since the 2021 census exceeded SA4 region (4.2%) and metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, 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. Demographic trends project an above median population growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Howrah - Tranmere expected to grow by 2,183 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, resulting in a total increase of 17.4% over the 17 years.

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

Howrah-Tranmere recorded approximately 44 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data from the ABS covers financial years between FY21-FY25, with a total of 221 dwellings approved during this period and an additional 4 in FY26 so far. On average, 3.5 new residents per year were associated with each dwelling built over these five financial years. This indicates significant demand outpacing supply, which typically influences prices positively and intensifies competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new properties is $586,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market. Commercial approvals registered this financial year totalled $8.7 million, indicating limited commercial development emphasis compared to residential growth. Relative to Greater Hobart, Howrah-Tranmere has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 19th percentile nationally for such assessments, offering fewer housing options for buyers but supporting demand for existing dwellings.

Recent developments have consisted solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers, with approximately 1056 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts predict Howrah-Tranmere will gain 2113 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially exacerbating buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Howrah - Tranmere has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified six projects that could significantly impact a certain region's performance due to their influence on local infrastructure. Notable projects include Glebe Hill Childcare Centre, Clarence Street development, Howrah Affordable Housing Development, Glebe Hill Village, and Oceana Phase 2 Master Plan. The following list details these projects in order of likely relevance.

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Employment conditions in Howrah - Tranmere demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Howrah-Tranmere has an educated workforce with key industries being health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.8%.

In comparison to Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%, this represents a difference of 2.3%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Hobart's figure of 61.6%. The area has notable concentration in public administration & safety, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services show lower representation at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 8.0%.

In the 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 1.6%, and employment declined by 1.5%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Tasmania's employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Howrah-Tranmere's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Howrah-Tranmere has a higher income level than the national average according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Howrah-Tranmere is $57,608 and the average income stands at $70,046. This compares to Greater Hobart's figures of $51,272 and $63,777 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.94% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $64,486 (median) and $78,409 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Howrah-Tranmere cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. The largest segment comprises 32.5% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,943 residents), mirroring regional levels where 32.2% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Howrah-Tranmere's dwelling structure in its latest Census report showed 95.8% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Hobart metro's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Howrah-Tranmere was 44.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.1% and rented ones at 17.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Hobart metro's $1,538. The median weekly rent figure was $420, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Howrah-Tranmere's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Howrah - Tranmere has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.1% of all households, including 30.5% couples with children, 32.1% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for 26.9%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Howrah - Tranmere aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's educational qualification rates exceed regional averages, with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to the TAS average of 25.5% and the SA3 area rate of 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (21.7%).

Educational participation is high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, broken down into primary (9.2%), secondary (7.0%), and tertiary (4.9%) levels. The area has two primary schools serving a total of 749 students: Howrah Primary School and Southern Support School. Howrah - Tranmere demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities, having an ICSEA index of 1004. There is one primary and one K-12 school in the area. Local school capacity is limited at 6.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.3, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

The analysis of public transport in Howrah - Tranmere shows that there are 91 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a variety of bus services, with 69 individual routes providing 7,851 weekly passenger trips collectively. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 172 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 1,121 trips per day, which equates to approximately 86 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Howrah - Tranmere is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Howrah-Tranmere faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 54% of the total population (~6,600 people), compared to 51.4% across Greater Hobart.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.9% and 8.7% of residents respectively. 64.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.2% across Greater Hobart. As of March 2021, 24.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,988 people), which is higher than the 21.8% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors in Howrah-Tranmere are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Howrah-Tranmere showed cultural diversity below average, with 84.5% born in Australia, 91.1% as citizens, and 90.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 47.5%. Notably, 'Other' religion made up 1.0%, slightly higher than Greater Hobart's 0.9%.

Top ancestry groups were English (33.0%), Australian (29.7%), and Irish (8.7%). Some ethnicities showed notable differences: Polish at 0.9% (vs regional 0.7%), Greek at 1.1% (vs 0.5%), Scottish at 7.9% (vs 7.3%).

Howrah - Tranmere hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Howrah-Tranmere is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 and Australia's average of 38. Compared to Greater Hobart, Howrah-Tranmere has a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (9.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 9.8% to 10.8%, while those aged 85 and above rose from 2.5% to 3.5%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 12.2% to 11.0%, and the group aged 65-74 dropped from 12.5% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Howrah-Tranmere's age structure. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 62%, reaching 2,480 people from the current 1,526. Conversely, the 35-44 age group is projected to decline by 374 people.