Huonville - Franklin
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Huonville - Franklin's population is around 10,312 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 907 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,405. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,211 in June 2024 and an additional 208 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 15.1 persons per square kilometer. Huonville - Franklin's growth rate of 9.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 4.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 55.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to expand by 1,361 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, with an increase of 12.2% 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 averaged approximately 61 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 308 approvals from FY21 to FY25, with 3 recorded so far in FY26. On average, 3.4 new residents were associated with each home built over the past five financial years. This has led to a significant demand outpacing supply, which typically exerts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $478,000, somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In FY26, $6.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting the area's predominantly residential character. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Huonville-Franklin has 13.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 70th percentile nationally.

All new construction consists of standalone homes, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers, with around 192 people per dwelling approval. Future projections indicate Huonville-Franklin adding approximately 1,260 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Huonville - Franklin has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely to impact the region. Key projects include "Huonville ReImagined: Crafting a Future Huonville", "Huon Link Road", "Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tourism Gateway", and "Hobart City Deal". Details about these projects are provided below, focusing on those most relevant to the area.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.0%, Huonville - Franklin has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Huonville - Franklin has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%.

As of June 2025, 4,530 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is similar at 57.9%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food shows lower representation at 4.6% versus the regional average of 7.7%.

Labour force levels decreased by 5.1% over a year to June 2025 while employment declined by 5.2%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Meanwhile, Rest of Tas. experienced milder declines in labour force and employment with a marginal drop in unemployment rate. State-level data from Sep-25 shows TAS employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, outpacing the national average growth of 0.26%. National employment forecasts suggest Huonville - Franklin's employment could increase by approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

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

Huonville-Franklin's median income among taxpayers was $46,071 in the financial year 2022. The average income stood at $54,415 during this period. These figures compare to Rest of Tas.'s median and average incomes of $47,358 and $57,384 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.94% since the financial year 2022, current estimates for Huonville-Franklin would be approximately $51,572 (median) and $60,912 (average) as of March 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Huonville-Franklin rank modestly, between the 25th and 31st percentiles. Income analysis shows that 34.0% of individuals in Huonville-Franklin earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the broader area where 28.5% occupy this income band. After housing expenses, 86.5% of income remains for other expenses.

Huonville - Franklin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Huonville-Franklin's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 95.9% houses and 4.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Tas.'s 96.8% houses and 3.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Huonville-Franklin stands at 39.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented ones at 17.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,430, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure is $295, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $290. Nationally, Huonville-Franklin's mortgage repayments are lower at $1,430 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 75.5% of all households, including 30.8% couples with children, 33.0% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.4.

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

Huonville-Franklin has regional educational benchmarks where 23.2% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap suggests potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (29.2%).

Educational participation is high at 27.6%, including primary education (11.3%), secondary education (7.5%), and tertiary education (3.1%). Huonville-Franklin's four schools have a combined enrollment of 833 students, serving distinct age groups with three primary and one secondary school.

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Health performance in Huonville - Franklin is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Huonville-Franklin faces significant health challenges. Both younger and older age groups have high prevalence rates for common health conditions.

Only 47% (~4,867 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.8%) and mental health issues (10.8%). However, 63.9% claim to be free from ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of Tas.'s 62.7%. The area has 20.3% (2,093 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of Tas.'s 25.4%. Seniors' health outcomes present challenges similar to those in the general 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 had a cultural diversity below average, with 85.3% of its population born in Australia, 90.3% being citizens, and 95.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 38.1%. The 'Other' category was overrepresented at 0.7%, compared to 0.7% regionally.

Top three ancestral groups were English (33.2%), Australian (31.5%), and Irish (7.7%). Notably, Australian Aboriginals were also overrepresented at 5.4%.

Huonville - Franklin hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Huonville - Franklin's median age is 42 years, which is slightly below Rest of Tas.'s 45 but above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Tas., Huonville - Franklin has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (12.6%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (11.2%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 9.9% to 11.0%, while the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 14.6% to 13.9%. By 2041, significant shifts in age composition are projected for Huonville - Franklin. The 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by 45%, reaching 1,914 people from the current 1,316. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 52% of the anticipated population growth. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.