Huonville - Franklin

Population growth drivers in Huonville - Franklin are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Huonville - Franklin's population is around 10,286 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 881 people (9.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,405 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,211 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 222 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 15.1 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Huonville - Franklin's 9.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (5.3%) and the Rest of Tas., marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 55.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group in the years post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 1,361 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 12.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Huonville - Franklin among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Huonville - Franklin has averaged around 61 new dwelling approvals per year, totalling 308 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 18 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 3.4 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new homes are being built at an average value of $263,000. Additionally, $6.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, reflecting the area's residential character.

Compared to the Rest of Tas., Huonville - Franklin shows 13.0% lower construction activity (per person) while it places among the 70th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Further, recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 192 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Looking ahead, Huonville - Franklin is expected to grow by 1,286 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Huonville - Franklin has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 4 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Huonville ReImagined: Crafting a Future Huonville, Huon Link Road, Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tourism Gateway, and Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary Extension, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment performance in Huonville - Franklin exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Huonville - Franklin features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, and 5.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,805 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.1% below Regional Tas.'s rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is on par with Regional Tas.'s 58.9%. Based on Census responses, a low 13.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. The area has a particular employment specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. On the other hand, accommodation & food is under-represented, with only 4.6% of Huonville - Franklin's workforce compared to 7.7% in Regional Tas.. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 5.1% alongside the labour force increasing by 4.0%, resulting in unemployment falling by 1.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Tas. recorded employment growth of 1.8%, labour force growth of 1.5%, with unemployment falling 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Huonville - Franklin. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Huonville - Franklin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The Huonville - Franklin SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Huonville - Franklin SA2's median income among taxpayers is $47,607 and the average income stands at $56,535, which compares to figures for Regional Tas.'s of $49,689 and $59,358 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $52,177 (median) and $61,962 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Huonville - Franklin, between the 24th and 31st percentiles. The earnings profile shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 34.0% of the community (3,497 individuals), reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 28.5% similarly occupy this range. After housing, 86.5% of income remains for other expenses.

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

Dwelling structure within Huonville - Franklin, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.9% houses and 4.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Huonville - Franklin was in line with that of Regional Tas., at 39.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.9%) or rented (17.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional Tas. average at $1,430, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $295, compared to Regional Tas.'s $1,274 and $250. Nationally, Huonville - Franklin's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Huonville - Franklin has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 75.5% of all households, comprising 30.8% couples with children, 33.0% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

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

Educational qualifications in Huonville - Franklin trail regional benchmarks, with 23.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (29.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Huonville - Franklin is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Huonville - Franklin faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~4,885 people). The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.8% and 10.8% of residents, respectively, while 63.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,147 people), which is lower than the 24.9% in Regional Tas. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Huonville - Franklin is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Huonville - Franklin was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 85.3% of its population born in Australia, 90.3% being citizens, and 95.6% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Huonville - Franklin is Christianity, which makes up 38.1% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 0.7% of the population, compared to 0.7% across Regional Tas..

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Huonville - Franklin are English, comprising 33.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 31.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 7.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 5.4% of Huonville - Franklin (vs 4.1% regionally), Dutch at 1.7% (vs 1.7%) and Hungarian at 0.3% (vs 0.1%).

Huonville - Franklin's median age exceeds the national pattern

Huonville - Franklin's median age of 42 years stands marginally below Regional Tas.'s 45 while well above the 38-year national average. Relative to Regional Tas., Huonville - Franklin has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (12.4%) but fewer 75 - 84 year-olds (6.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 9.9% to 11.2% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 5.6% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.6% to 13.6%. By 2041, Huonville - Franklin is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 46% (601 people), reaching 1,914 from 1,312. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.