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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 12,130 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 503 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,627. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 12,063 in June 2024 and an additional 134 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 1,289 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Howrah - Tranmere has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outperforming its SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.2% of overall population gains during 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 to estimate post-2032 growth by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest above median population growth for the area, with an expected increase of 2,183 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, translating to a total increase of 17.4% over the 17-year period.

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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 221 homes were approved, with another 8 approved so far in FY26. On average, each home built over these years brought in about 3.5 new residents per year.

This high demand has been outpacing supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new properties was around $252,000. In the current financial year, approximately $8.7 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's primarily residential nature.

Compared to Greater Hobart, Howrah-Tranmere has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 19th percentile nationally, leading to relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. Recent building activity has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 1056 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an established market. Looking ahead, Howrah-Tranmere is projected to grow by 2116 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified six key projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Glebe Hill Childcare Centre, Clarence Street development, Howrah Affordable Housing Development, Glebe Hill Village, and Oceana Phase 2 Master Plan.

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AreaSearch analysis places Howrah - Tranmere well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Howrah-Tranmere has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.8% as of June 2025.

The area's residents have a higher employment rate than Greater Hobart by 2.3%, with similar workforce participation rates at 61.6%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. Public administration & safety shows notable concentration, being 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services have lower representation at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 8.0%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.6%, with employment decreasing by 1.5%, resulting in a fall of unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. This mirrors Greater Hobart's trend where employment fell by 1.5% and labour force contracted by 1.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. 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 higher income levels than the national average according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest 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. These figures compare to Greater Hobart's median income of $51,272 and average income of $63,777. Based on a 13.83% growth in wages since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $65,575 (median) and $79,733 (average). The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Howrah-Tranmere cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 32.5% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. This mirrors regional levels where 32.2% fall into this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. 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, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.8% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Hobart metro's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Howrah-Tranmere stood at 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 average of $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 higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 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 profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 31.7% of residents aged 15+, exceeding both the TAS average of 25.5% and the SA3 area average of 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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 – advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 21.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.2% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education. Educational provision includes Howrah Primary School and Southern Support School, serving a total of 749 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1004) with balanced educational opportunities, consisting of one primary and one K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 6.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.3, leading many families to seek schooling in nearby areas.

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 indicates that there are currently 91 operational transport stops. These stops facilitate a variety of bus routes, totaling 69 individual services. The weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 7,851.

Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 172 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 1,121 daily trips across all routes, which translates 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 high at approximately 54% of the total population (~6,598 people), compared to 51.4% across Greater Hobart.

The most common medical conditions 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, similar to the 64.2% across Greater Hobart. As of 2021, 24.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,987 people), higher than the 21.8% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors 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 lower cultural diversity, with 84.5% born in Australia, 91.1% being citizens, and 90.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 47.5%. The 'Other' category stood at 1.0%, slightly higher than Greater Hobart's 0.9%.

Top ancestry groups were English (33.0%), Australian (29.7%), and Irish (8.7%). Notably, Polish (0.9%), Greek (1.1%), and Scottish (7.9%) groups showed higher representation compared to regional averages of 0.7%, 0.5%, and 7.3% respectively.

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

The median age in Howrah-Tranmere was 43 years as of a certain date, which is significantly higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, Howrah-Tranmere had a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (9.8%) but fewer individuals aged 25-34 (11.0%). Post the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 9.8% to 10.8%, while those aged 85 and above increased from 2.5% to 3.5%. Conversely, the age group of 25-34 decreased from 12.2% to 11.0%, and the 65-74 cohort dropped from 12.5% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Howrah-Tranmere's age structure, with the 45-54 group expected to grow by 63% (954 people), reaching 2,480 from an initial 1,525. Meanwhile, the 35-44 cohort is projected to decline by 373 people.