Latrobe
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Latrobe's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 6,022 people. This figure represents an increase of 637 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,385. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates; Latrobe's population was 5,756 in June 2024, with an additional 208 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 28 persons per square kilometer. Latrobe's 11.8% growth from the 2021 Census exceeds both its SA4 region (4.7%) and the state level, positioning it as a growth leader in the area. Interstate migration drove this growth, contributing approximately 82.9% 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 adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Projected demographic shifts indicate a population increase just below the median for Australia's non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, based on the latest population numbers, Latrobe is expected to increase by 564 persons, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 4.8% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Latrobe among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Latrobe has seen approximately 55 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 275 homes. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 attracted 2.5 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $263,000.

This financial year has seen $16.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Latrobe has 72.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. New development consists predominantly of standalone homes (98.0%) with a small proportion of townhouses or apartments (2.0%), preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 132 people per approval, Latrobe reflects an area experiencing growth.

Looking ahead, Latrobe is projected to grow by 292 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Latrobe has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones are North West Hospitals Masterplan - Mersey Community Hospital, Bass Highway Cool Storage Development, Latrobe Flood Levees Project, and Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation. The following list details those most relevant.

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Latrobe has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Latrobe has a balanced workforce with equal representation of white and blue collar jobs. The manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.3% as of June 2025.

There has been estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year. As of June 2025, 2721 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7%, lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is on par with Rest of Tas., at 55.7%. The leading employment industries among Latrobe's residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Transport, postal & warehousing has a particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, education & training has limited presence, with 7.1% employment compared to the regional average of 8.8%. While there are local employment opportunities, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 1.8%, labour force increased by 2.2%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Tas., where employment contracted by 0.5%, labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that over five years, employment is expected to expand by 6.6% nationally, and over ten years, it is projected to increase by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Latrobe's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows median income in Latrobe was $48,268 and average income was $59,524. In Rest of Tas., median income was $47,358 and average income was $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% from July 2022 to September 2025, current estimates for Latrobe are approximately $54,943 (median) and $67,756 (average). The 2021 Census reports household, family, and personal incomes in Latrobe fall between the 13th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 29.0% of Latrobe's population earns between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the surrounding region at 28.5%. After housing costs, 85.5% of income remains in Latrobe, ranking at the 15th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Latrobe, as evaluated at the latest Census conducted on 28 August 2016, consisted of 93.5% houses and 6.5% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Tasmania's structure of 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings. As of the Census date, home ownership in Latrobe stood at 37.6%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 34.9% and rented dwellings making up 27.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Latrobe was $1,300, aligning with Non-Metro Tasmania's average, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $250, also matching Non-Metro Tasmania's figure. Nationally, as of June 2021, Latrobe's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and its median weekly rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Latrobe has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 69.1% of all households, including 24.9% that are couples with children, 31.2% that are couples without children, and 11.7% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 28.9% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Tas.

Latrobe faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has university qualification rates at 13.0%, significantly below Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (32.1%). Educational participation is high at 25.0%, with 10.6% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Latrobe's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,370 students. The area offers varied educational conditions across Latrobe, including three primary schools, one secondary school, and one K-12 school. It functions as an education hub with 22.8 school places per 100 residents, above the regional average of 14.1, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Latrobe's public transport analysis shows two active stops in operation, both offering bus services. These stops are served by one route collectively handling 181 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated limited, with residents typically located 1.144 kilometers from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 25 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 90 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Latrobe faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups have a notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately half of Latrobe's total population (around 2,980 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 12.0% and 9.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 60.4% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 61.1% in the rest of Tasmania. Latrobe has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 25.3% (1,523 people) falling into this age category. The health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally mirroring those of the wider population's health profile.

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

Latrobe's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 91.0% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 41.8% of Latrobe's population. The most notable overrepresentation was in Judaism, which constituted 0.1% compared to 0.1% across Rest of Tas..

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (35.5%), English (34.6%), and Irish (7.5%). There were also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 5.1% compared to 4.7% regionally, Dutch at 1.4%, and Welsh at 0.5%.

Latrobe hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Latrobe's median age in 2021 was 44 years, comparable to Rest of Tas.'s figure of 45 but significantly higher than Australia's national norm of 38. In this year, the 15-24 age group showed strong representation at 11.3%, compared to Rest of Tasmania's figure. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort was less prevalent at 12.0%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 75-84 age group grew from 7.8% to 9.1% of Latrobe's population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined slightly from 11.7% to 11.1%. By 2041, significant shifts in Latrobe's age composition are projected. Leading this demographic shift, the 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 38%, reaching 757 people from its current figure of 548. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 63% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for both the 65-74 and 0-4 age cohorts.