Margate - Snug
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Margate - Snug's population is around 8,787 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 305 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,482 people. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 8,726 in June 2024 and an additional 77 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 60 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Margate - Snug has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outpacing the state. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 58.3% 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 adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Based on the latest population numbers, Margate - Snug is expected to increase by 529 persons to 2041, with an overall increase of 5.3% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Margate - Snug according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Margate - Snug has seen approximately 22 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25112 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved in FY-26. On average, each dwelling constructed over these years has attracted around 3.1 new residents yearly.

This has led to a significant demand exceeding supply, typically resulting in price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are being constructed at an average expected cost of $250,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalling $3.4 million have been registered, indicating the area's residential character. Comparatively, Margate - Snug shows approximately 62% of Greater Hobart's construction activity per person and ranks among the 28th percentile nationally in terms of buyer options, suggesting limited choices while demand for established properties strengthens.

This lower-than-average construction activity may indicate established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity comprises entirely detached houses, maintaining Margate - Snug's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. As of now, there are an estimated 653 people per dwelling approval in the area, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Population forecasts suggest Margate - Snug will gain 468 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

AreaSearch has identified 13 infrastructure projects that could impact the area significantly. Key projects include Margate Main Street Masterplan from 2024 to 2044, Margate to Huntingfield Shared Pathway, Huntingfield Land Release, and Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Margate - Snug exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Margate-Snug has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%.

As of June 2025, 4,527 residents are employed at a rate of 1.6% below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%, with a participation rate of 65.8%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction is particularly strong with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while accommodation & food has limited presence at 5.2% compared to the regional 8.0%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data analysis.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.6%, employment declined by 1.6%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. Greater Hobart recorded a 1.5% employment decline and a 1.6% labour force decline, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Margate-Snug's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Margate - Snug's median income among taxpayers was $52,522 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $81,378 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Hobart's median and average incomes of $51,272 and $63,777 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Margate - Snug are approximately $59,786 and $92,633, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Margate - Snug cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 37.3% of the community (3,277 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.2% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Margate-Snug's dwellings were 96.9% houses and 3.1% other types at the latest Census, compared to Hobart metro's 92.5% houses and 7.5% others. Home ownership in Margate-Snug was 38.0%, similar to Hobart metro. Mortgaged dwellings were 47.0% and rented ones 15.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, below Hobart metro's $1,647. Median weekly rent was $370, compared to Hobart metro's $385. Nationally, Margate-Snug's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,625 vs Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were less at $370 vs the national figure of $375.

Margate - Snug features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.5 percent of all households, including 39.2 percent couples with children, 28.4 percent couples without children, and 11.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.5 percent, with lone person households at 18.8 percent and group households comprising 1.6 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Margate - Snug exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Margate show that 29.3% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 37.3% in the SA3 area. This indicates a gap suggesting potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (26.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.4% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education. Margate's three schools have a combined enrollment of 890 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1032) with balanced educational opportunities. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.1, below the regional average of 16.5, suggesting some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

Margate-Snug has 32 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a total of 36 individual bus routes. Collectively, these routes provide 3,676 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as limited in the area, with residents typically located approximately 916 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 525 trips per day, equating to around 114 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Margate - Snug are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Margate's health indicators show below-average outcomes. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (5,342 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 53.9% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.9% of residents and arthritis impacting 9.3%, with 67.8% declaring themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Hobart's 66.9%. Margate has 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,629 people), lower than Greater Hobart's 20.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Margate-Snug's population was predominantly born in Australia, with 85.7%, and held citizenship at a rate of 92.6%. English was the language spoken exclusively at home by 95.6% of residents. Christianity was the primary religion, comprising 39.6% of the population.

Judaism, while small at 0.1%, was proportionally similar to Greater Hobart's 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.5%), Australian (30.6%), and Irish (8.3%). Notably, Dutch ancestry was overrepresented at 3.7% compared to the regional average of 3.2%, as were Australian Aboriginal at 4.1% versus 2.7%, and French at 0.5% against a regional rate of 0.4%.

Margate - Snug's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Margate-Snug's median age is 39 years, aligning with Greater Hobart's average of 39 and closely matching Australia's median of 38. The 5-14 cohort is notably higher at 14.8% locally compared to the Greater Hobart average, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 9.5%. Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.4% to 6.5%, the 25-34 cohort declined from 10.7% to 9.5%, and the 5-14 group decreased from 15.9% to 14.8%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Margate-Snug's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 44%, adding 521 residents to reach 1,702. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.