Mornington - Warrane

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

Mornington-Warrane's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 5063 as of May 2026. This figure represents a decrease of 105 individuals (2.0%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5168. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 5034 in June 2025 and an additional 105 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a density ratio of 616 persons per square kilometer, offering significant space per person and potential for further development. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with 2021 as the base year are adopted, adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, expecting an addition of 405 persons by 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 7.4% over the 16 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 granted approximately 23 residential property approvals annually. From FY-21 to FY-25116 homes were approved, with a further 10 approved in FY-26 so far. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.1 new residents per year arrived for each new home approved.

This indicates that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction cost value of new properties was $168,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more accessible housing choices for buyers. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $7.7 million, reflecting the area's residential character.

Compared to Greater Hobart, Mornington - Warrane has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person. Nationally, it ranks in the 32nd percentile for areas assessed, indicating somewhat limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established dwellings. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count of 672 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet development environment. Future projections suggest Mornington - Warrane will add 376 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 and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mornington - Warrane has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 3rdth percentile nationally

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

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The labour market performance in Mornington - Warrane lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Mornington-Warrane has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 6.7% as of December 2025. This rate is 2.7% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Mornington-Warrane was 60.3%, lower than Greater Hobart's 63.7%. Census responses indicated that only 5.6% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

However, 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 December 2024 and December 2025, labour force decreased by 0.2% while employment decreased by 0.3%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced employment growth of 0.1% and labour force decline of 0.1%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 ending June 2023 indicates that Mornington - Warrane SA2 has an income below the national average. The median income is $43,399 and the average income stands at $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 10.95% from financial year ending June 2023 to March 2026, current estimates would be approximately $48,151 for median income and $57,186 for average income. Census data from 2021 shows that Mornington - Warrane's household, family, and personal incomes all fall between the 16th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data reveals that 31.5% of locals (1,594 people) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is consistent with broader regional trends showing 32.2% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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

Mornington - Warrane's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. This compares to Hobart metro's figures of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mornington - Warrane stood at 24.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.8% and rented ones at 42.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Hobart metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in the area was $310, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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 constitute 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 comprise 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 most prevalent at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 33.3% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (25.4%). Educational participation is high, with 29.5% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (10.1%), secondary (6.2%), and tertiary (4.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 61 active stops operating in Mornington-Warrane, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by 105 individual routes, collectively providing 7490 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 133 meters from the nearest stop. The area being primarily residential, most commutes are outward-bound: car remains dominant at 85%, with bus at 10%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.2 per dwelling, below regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 5.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 1070 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 122 weekly trips per individual 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 identified by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 46% (around 2,334 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 51.7%, and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 12.2% and 10.2% of residents respectively. However, 60.7% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Hobart's 65.5%. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 17.1% (866 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Hobart's 20.0%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, aligning 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 the Census 2016, had cultural diversity roughly matching Greater Hobart's average. Its population was 81.2% Australian citizens, 82.2% born in Australia, and 85.4% spoke English only at home. Christianity dominated religiously with 39.0%.

Notably, the 'Other' category comprised 2.3%, higher than Greater Hobart's 1.1%. Ancestry-wise, top groups were English (31.8%), Australian (30.6%), and Other (8.2%). Some ethnicities showed variation: Australian Aboriginal was 4.6% vs regional 3.0%, Vietnamese 0.5% vs 0.3%, Chinese 2.4% vs 2.7%.

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

Mornington-Warrane has a median age of 35, which is lower than Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's national median age of 38. The age group of 25-34 years old is strongly represented in Mornington-Warrane at 20.4%, compared to Greater Hobart, while the 65-74 age group is less prevalent at 8.5%. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 35-44 years has grown from 12.5% to 15.4%, and the 25-34 age group increased from 19.3% to 20.4%. Conversely, the 15-24 age group has decreased from 11.9% to 10.0%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 10.9% to 9.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mornington-Warrane's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 60%, reaching 790 people from its current figure of 495. Meanwhile, both the 25-34 and 15-24 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.