Mornington - Warrane

Population growth drivers in Mornington - Warrane are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mornington - Warrane's population is around 5264 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 96 people (1.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5168 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5102 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 101 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 641 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to increase by 471 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting recording a gain of 5.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Mornington - Warrane, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Mornington - Warrane has recorded around 23 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25116 homes were approved, with an additional seven approved so far in FY-26. On average, over these five years, approximately 0.1 new residents arrived per year for each new home constructed, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand and providing greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections.

The average construction value of new properties was $168,000, which is under regional levels, suggesting more accessible housing choices for buyers. This financial year has seen $7.7 million in commercial development approvals recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. In comparison to Greater Hobart, Mornington - Warrane has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 32nd percentile of areas assessed nationally.

This suggests somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 672 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections estimate Mornington - Warrane to add 309 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mornington - Warrane has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 6thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified three projects expected to affect the region: Homes Tasmania - 155 Cambridge Road Residential Development, TasTAFE Water and Energy Trades Centre of Excellence, Glebe Hill Village, Clarence City Heart Plan. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Mornington - Warrane face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Mornington-Warrane has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 6.5%. There are 2,341 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is lower at 59.2% compared to Greater Hobart's 63.8%.

According to Census responses, only 5.6% of residents work from home. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Education & training is under-represented with only 7.5% of Mornington-Warrane's workforce compared to Greater Hobart's 10.8%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on the count of Census working population to local population. Between September 2024 and August 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.3% and employment decreased by 1.2%, resulting in a fall of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced an employment decline of 0.7% and labour force decline of 0.9%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Mornington-Warrane's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Mornington - Warrane SA2 has an income below the national average. The median income is $43,399 and the average income is $51,542. In comparison, Greater Hobart has a median income of $54,577 and an average income of $65,190. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $47,565 (median) and $56,490 (average). Census 2021 income data indicates that Mornington - Warrane's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 16th and 17th percentiles nationally. The distribution shows that 31.5% of locals (1,658 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is consistent with broader trends across the region at 32.2%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mornington - Warrane, with only 81.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 16th percentile nationally.

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

In Mornington-Warrane as of the latest Census, 92.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Hobart metropolitan area's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mornington-Warrane stood at 24.3%, with mortgaged properties at 32.8% and rented ones at 42.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Hobart metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in Mornington-Warrane was $310, compared to $350 in Hobart metro. Nationally, Mornington-Warrane's median mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mornington - Warrane features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.7% of all households, including 21.6% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 17.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.3%, with lone person households at 32.1% and group households comprising 5.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 21.9%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (25.4%). Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (10.1%), secondary education (6.2%), and tertiary education (4.4%).

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

Public transport analysis conducted in Mornington - Warrane found 61 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops service a mix of bus routes totalling 105 individual routes, providing collectively 7,490 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 133 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most residents commute outward using cars at 85%, with buses at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 5.6% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 1,070 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 122 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Mornington - Warrane is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Mornington-Warrane faces significant health challenges as per AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across various health conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 46% of the total population (~2,426 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 51.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 12.2% and 10.2% of residents respectively. However, 60.7% of residents reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Hobart's 65.5%. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (954 people), lower than Greater Hobart's 19.9%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, aligning broadly with national rankings for the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Mornington - Warrane records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mornington-Warrane, in a comparison with the broader Hobart area, showed similar levels of cultural diversity. As of 2016, 81.2% of its residents were Australian citizens, 82.2% were born in Australia, and 85.4% spoke English at home exclusively. Christianity was the dominant religion in Mornington-Warrane, with 39.0% of the population identifying as Christian.

However, there was a notable overrepresentation of people identifying as 'Other', which constituted 2.3% of the population compared to 1.1% across Greater Hobart. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups in Mornington-Warrane were English (31.8%), Australian (30.6%), and Other (8.2%). There were also significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 4.6%, Vietnamese at 0.5%, and Chinese at 2.4%.

Mornington - Warrane's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Mornington - Warrane's median age is 35, which is younger than Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 20.6% of the population in Mornington-Warrane, higher than Greater Hobart but lower than the national rate of 14.4%. The 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 8.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 12.5% to 15.5%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 19.3% to 20.6%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort declined from 11.9% to 9.6%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 10.9% to 9.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mornington-Warrane's age structure. The 45-54 group is expected to grow by 57% (281 people), reaching 772 from 490. Meanwhile, both the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are projected to decrease in number.